1594 SILVER HALF PENNY ELIZABETH I

This exceptional silver half penny dates to 1594 during the reign of Elizabeth I, representing a significant piece of Tudor numismatic history. Struck during the final decade of the Queen's reign, this coin exemplifies the craftsmanship of Elizabethan minting practices. The half penny denomination was essential to everyday commerce in Tudor England, making surviving examples particularly valuable to collectors. As a genuine period piece, it offers authentic insight into 16th-century monetary systems and royal portraiture. Whether enhancing a serious numismatic collection or serving as a tangible connection to Elizabethan England, this silver half penny stands as a remarkable historical artefact worthy of careful preservation.