British India · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
British Trade Coinage 8 Testerns — Elizabeth I, Portcullis Issue (1600–1601)
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About this coin
The 8-testern piece belongs to the portcullis silver series made in London for the first East India trading voyage. Its denomination follows the Spanish real system.
Obverse
A crown surmounts the quartered royal shield, with crowned E and R beside it.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A crowned portcullis hangs between its chains.
Script: Latin
Lettering
POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM
Translation
I have made God my helper.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
O.
Identification and varieties
Undated London-made trade coinage, conventionally dated 1600–1601. These pieces belong to the early East India trading venture rather than an Indian mint. No annual mintage is established here.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1600–1601) | London (Tower) | O | Undated portcullis trade issue |