Elizabeth I Sixpence 1585 6th Issue mm Escallop

Obverse

Sixth crowned and robed bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head to right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZAB’ · D’ · G’ · ANG’ · FR’ · ET : HIB’ · REGI

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae Regina

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

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POSVI DEV’ · ADIVTOREM · MEV
1585

Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adiutorem Meum

Translation: I have made God my helper

S2578A

Near Very Fine