Elizabeth I 3rd and 4th issues 1561 – 77 Sixpence

Obverse
Ornate crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FR · ET · HI · REGINA

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae Regina

Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland

Reverse
Square-topped shield of arms of England and France on long cross pattée dividing the legend with date above shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* POSVI DEV . ADIVTOREM : MEV .
· 1561 ·

Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adjutorem Meum

Translation: I have made God my helper

Mint
Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)

S2560

Very Fine / Good Very Fine

A lovely exampleof this popular coin