Very nice 1566 Elizabeth I Sixpence .
Portcullis mint mark .
Third and Fourth issues .
Intermediate bust .
Obverse :
Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I, wearing ruff and embroidered dress facing left, rose behind.
Intermediate bust 4B, ear shows .
Script : Latin
Lettering :
ELIZABETH:D:G:ANG:FR:ET:HI:REGINA
Unabridged legend :
Elizabeth Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae Regina
Translation :
Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland
Reverse :
Square topped, quartered shield over long cross fourchée with date above and legend around.
Script : Latin
Lettering :
POSVI DEV.'AD IVTORE M'MEV.'
1566
Translation : I have made God my helper
Edge : Plain
Composition : Silver (.925)
Weight : 2.81 g
Diameter : 25 mm