The 1594-1596 Shilling - Elizabeth I (Sixth Issue)Elizabeth I silver (0.925) shilling, struck 1594-1596 at the Tower (London) Mint. Sixth issue. Mint mark: woolpack. Diameter 32mm and weights 6.19g. SCBC 2577. North: 2014.
The Obverse shows a crowned bust (6B) of Queen Elizabeth I with ruff, facing left. Mint mark: woolpack. Legend: "ELIZAB’· DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI".
The head classification (6B) is guided by whether the ear is covered or not. Mules exist for this shilling.
The Reverse is a Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée (i.e. forked ends). Mint mark: woolpack. Legend: "POSVI DEV ADIVTORE M MEV".Coin shown is graded as Good VF.
Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1594
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Category: Shillings. See more Shillings coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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