England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Threefarthings — Elizabeth I, Fifth Issue (1578–1582)
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About this coin
This small silver denomination was worth three quarters of a penny. Its portrait and rose distinguish it from the contemporary penny.
Obverse
The crowned queen faces left, with a rose behind her head.
Script: Latin
Lettering
E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn.
Reverse
A long fork-ended cross intersects the quartered royal shield; the date is divided above.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVITAS LONDON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Greek cross; Latin cross; sword.
Identification and varieties
The table groups the confirmed privy-mark periods. A full sequence of individual dates or dies is not claimed. Legends and punctuation can vary.
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 (1578–1579) | London (Tower) | Greek cross | Fifth issue | |||
| ND (1580–1581) | London (Tower) | Latin cross | Fifth issue | |||
| ND (1582) | London (Tower) | Sword | Fifth issue |