1562 SILVER SIXPENCE ELIZABETH I

This authentic 1562 silver sixpence from the reign of Elizabeth I captures a pivotal moment in English monetary history. Struck in sterling silver during the early Elizabethan period, this coin reflects the refined minting standards of the Tudor court. The sixpence served as a practical denomination for everyday commerce, making surviving examples particularly valued by collectors. This piece showcases the distinctive portraiture and heraldic design characteristic of Elizabeth I's coinage programme. Its age and silver content render it both a tangible connection to 16th-century England and a worthy investment for numismatists. An important artefact for those collecting English Renaissance currency or royal coinage from this transformative era.