Elizabeth I Silver Shilling (1560-1561) - MM Martlet

• Monarch: Elizabeth I (1558–1603)

• Denomination: Shilling (12 pence)

• Issue: Second Issue (1560–1561)

• Mintmark (mm): Martlet (visible at the top of the obverse before ELIZABETH and reverse before POSUI)

• Obverse Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)

• Reverse Legend: POSUI DEUM ADIUTOREM MEUM (I have made God my helper)

• Spink Reference: S.2555

Suggested Listing Description

Elizabeth I Silver Shilling (1560-1561) – MM Martlet

An authentic Tudor silver shilling of Elizabeth I, issued between 1560 and 1561 under the Second Issue.

• Mintmark: Martlet (clearly visible on both obverse and reverse)

• Provenance: Ex Minster Auctions

• Condition: Clear portrait outline with legible legends around the perimeter. Surface exhibits light scratches/graffito in fields, consistent with age and circulation. Full round flan.