England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Groat — Elizabeth I, Mestrelle Milled Issue (1561–1571)
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About this coin
The undated machine-made groat has a decorated left-facing portrait and the royal shield over a long cross. Its star mark identifies the early milled series.
Obverse
The crowned queen faces left in elaborate dress.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A long cross intersects the quartered royal shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering
POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE M MEVM
Translation
I have made God my helper.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Star.
Identification and varieties
Undated; 1561–1571 is the conventional broad attribution of this milled series. More narrowly dated catalogues place the recorded star-marked groat near 1560–1561. The span does not imply annual production.
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 (1561–1571) | London (Tower) | Star | Undated milled groat |