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Coins of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603)

Shilling

Mary I <-- :: --> James I

Edward VI base Irish shilling countermarked with a greyhound to indicate revaluation at two pence farthing (1558-1561). Courtesy of Spink

1560-61 Second Issue Shilling, bust 3c Mintmark cross-crosslet. S.2555 Courtesy of Spink

1560-61 Milled Issue Shilling, mintmark star. Courtesy of Spink

1601 Sixth Issue Shilling, mintmark 1. Courtesy of Spink

Main Pictures Index
Index for Coins of Elizabeth I
Earlier: Shillings of Mary I (and Philip and Mary)
Later: Shillings of James I

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Pictures of Coins of the UK - Elizabeth I (1s) / Copyright reserved by the author, Tony Clayton
v5 21st June 2010