1561 England Queen Elizabeth I Silver 3 Pence 3d Threepence Hammered Tudor Coin

Description

3 Pence - Elizabeth I
Features
Issuer
England (United Kingdom)
Queen
Elizabeth I
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1561-1577
Value
3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1.12 g
Diameter
19.4 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Number
N# 52481
References
Sp# 2565,  North# 1998
Obverse
Ornate crowned bust facing left. Rose behind head, lettering around
Lettering:
ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FRA · ET · HI · REGINA
Translation:
ELIZABETH DEI GRATIA ANGLIAE FRANCIAE ET HIBERNIAE REGINA
Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, Queen of England France and Ireland
Reverse
Square Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1561 above shield
Lettering:
* POSVI DEV . AD IVTORE M : MEV .
· 15 61 ·
Translation:
POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM
I have made God my helper
Comments
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Third and Fourth issues (1561-77), Tower Mint, London.