Help with Silver Coin ID - SOLVED

[Henry Smoot]

This was not found with a detector but was in a bag of coins that belong to my Dad. He received it from his mother years ago but does not know its history. It is slightly larger than a quarter and very thin silver. The date is 1576. Any help is appreciated...Thanks..Henry

 

[krv1962]

Re: Help with Silver Coin ID

1576 Elizabeth 1st hammered silver sixpence

Can look for "1559 Elizabeth 1st hammered silver sixpence"
on http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/oct2006findspage2.htm

Congrats on the find.

 

[Henry Smoot]

Re: Help with Silver Coin ID

Wow, what an interesting link you posted!! thanks so much for the quick response. I will consider this case closed!! Henry

 

[La Beep]

Re: Help with Silver Coin ID

Looks like it was double struck. Interesting.

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Help with Silver Coin ID

As said a Sixpence of Elizabeth I - Third Issue, mintmark - Eglantine (flower shaped mark above the crown at the start of the wording, also on reverse of coin at the start of * POS etc). Date above shield, rose behind bust.

Here it maybe worth as much as £50 ($100), not sure of your prices.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Lizzy sixpence alright with the hole known as a touch piece over here