{"product_id":"queen-elizabeth-i-of-england-1558-1603-silver-shilling-6th-issue-mm-crescent-tower-mint-s-2577-c-1587-1589","title":"Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603) Silver Shilling- 6th Issue - MM Crescent - Tower Mint - S.2577 (c.1587-1589)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is now Sold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‘ELIZAB : DG : ANG : FR : ET : HIB REGI ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation: “Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eShows left-facing bust (6B) of the Queen with visible ear and rounded profile.\u003c\/span\u003e Enclosed within beaded circle, the tip of her crown brushing the edge. Crescent mintmark (1587-1589).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: ‘\u003cspan\u003ePOSVI : DEV : AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIVTOREM : MEV ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I have made God my helper\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSquare-topped shield of royal arms, quartered by long cross within a beaded circle. Crescent mintmark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spink- s.2577\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.8 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31mm x 30.5mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFineness:\u003c\/strong\u003e  .925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod: \u003c\/strong\u003eHammered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe coin is struck on an impressively flat and mostly full flan. On the obverse, the portrait shows excellent definition and features- the queens ear is showing along with her mouth and eye outline. The mostly intact crown on top of her head shows some surviving raised detail.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe legends read nicely with only minor wear in small areas. Some light scratching and very minor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e loss to the forehead and front of crown, however overall a very complete example. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe reverse retains very nice definition, particularly the letter definition of the legend and also the crisp fleur de lis and lions within in the defined square-topped shield. There is only mild loss of raised design with good detail retained overall. Crescent mint mark visible on both obverse and reverse, with the reverse side being slightly stronger in detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOverall an extremely attractive example. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e F-VF  (Fine - Very Fine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e(Grading based on our own assessment, please study the images and undertake your own assessment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis coin was struck between 1587 - 1589, with 1587 being of particular significance, being the year Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed after being implicated in plots against Elizabeth I.  \u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, Admiral John Hawkins helped prepare England’s navy in anticipation of the oncoming Spanish Armada in 1588. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen Elizabeth I reign is a period that marked the country’s rise as a major maritime and cultural power. Queen Elizabeth I had ruled for almost three decades by this point, earning her nickname “The Virgin Queen” and famously never marrying, using her status to maintain political independence.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer government fostered political stability and Protestant consolidation, which allowed trade, exploration, and the navy to flourish. The Royal Navy was expanding rapidly, projecting English influence across the seas and defending against Spain, while figures such as Admiral Sir John Hawkins led daring voyages to Africa and the Americas, establishing trade routes, acquiring wealth, and challenging Spanish dominance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56518396182914,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/3D8AE406-E90C-4696-B1FF-7E94C6FDCB08.jpg?v=1775297708","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/queen-elizabeth-i-of-england-1558-1603-silver-shilling-6th-issue-mm-crescent-tower-mint-s-2577-c-1587-1589","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}