England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Threefarthings — Elizabeth I, Milled Star Issue (1563)
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About this coin
The very small machine-made threefarthings carries the star mark and bust D. It is a separate production type from the hammered series.
Obverse
Crowned bust D faces left in elaborate dress.
Script: Latin
Lettering
E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn.
Reverse
The quartered shield is crossed by a long cross, with the date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVITAS LONDON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Star.
Identification and varieties
An extremely rare machine-made issue, often interpreted as a trial of producing very small denominations. The recorded weight describes a surviving specimen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1563 | London (Tower) | Star | Milled bust D |