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Elizabeth I, penny

Second issue, mint mark: cross crosslet

A second period half sovereign minted between January 1549 – April 1550. Reverse legend reads: SCVTVM * FIDEI * PROTEGET

Introduction of the testoon The testoon was the forerunner of the shilling. Although Henry VII introduced the coin around 1489,

Second coinage groat. The Cardinal’s hat below the shield and the T-W either side indicating that this was issued in

Obverse legend: CNVT REX ANGLORV Reverse legend: EADÞERD ON P•EALI

Obverse: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Legend reads: D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVGReverse: Emperor standing left, holding Victory

A Bank of England Dollar struck over a Spanish Eight Reales. All these dollars were are dated 1804 but were