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Description
1562 6 Pence, Elizabeth I Milled issue, Large rose, S-2594, VF Detail Tooled
Obverse
Tall narrow crowned bust left with plain dress, large rose behind head, legend around
Lettering: ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FRA · ET · HIB · 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 Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross pattée dividing the inscription with date of 1562 above shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* POSVI DEVM · ADIVTOREM · MEVM
· 15 62 ·
Unabridged legend: POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM
Translation: I have made God my helper
