Elizabeth I, milled coinage, 1561-70, Shilling, 6.19g, small flan, 29.5 mm., m.m. star, crowned bust with decorated dress left, rev. shield over long cross fourchée (Borden and Brown 17 O1/R1; N.2023; S.2592), l
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anonymous
2015-08-26
British Coins. Elizabeth I, first issue (1558-1560), shilling, mm. lis, wire-line and beaded inner circles, crowned bust l. (B&C 1D), legend ends REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over shield of arms (S.2549; N.1985; BCW.LS-4c/LS-h1), almost fine, this bust very rare £200-250
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anonymous
2015-09-03
Elizabeth I, milled coinage, 1561-70, Shilling, 6.11g, intermediate size, 30 mm., crowned bust left with decorated dress, rev. shield over long cross fourchée (N.2023; S.2591), tooled in reverse fields, weak on face, fine
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anonymous
2015-09-03
Elizabeth I, milled coinage, 1561-70, Groat, 2.18g, m.m. star, crowned bust with decorated dress left, rev. shield over long cross fourchée (Borden and Brown 18 O1/R1; N.2032; S.2601), small flan edge split at five o'clock, otherwise attractive and about extremely fine, rare
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anonymous
2015-09-03
Elizabeth I, milled coinage, 1561-70, Shilling, 6.19g, small flan, 29.5 mm., m.m. star, crowned bust with decorated dress left, rev. shield over long cross fourchée (Borden and Brown 17 O1/R1; N.2023; S.2592), lightly toned, good very fine
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anonymous
2015-09-03
Elizabeth I, milled coinage, 1561-70, Shilling, 6.35g, large flan, 32 mm., m.m. star, crowned bust with decorated dress left, rev. shield over long cross fourchée (Borden and Brown 15 O2/R2; N.2023; S.2590), some light marks, lightly toned, very fine, rare
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anonymous
2015-03-02
Great Britain. Shilling, ND. S.2577. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Sixth Issue. Mint mark, Bell (1582-3). Crowned bust left. Reverse: Cross on shield. Light surface marks and cleaned. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Categories: World Crowns and Minors
Origin of name for Shilling monetary unit
The origin of the term "shilling" as a monetary unit dates back to medieval England. The word "shilling" is believed to have derived from the Old English word "scilling," which means "to divide" or "to separate."In medieval England, the shilling was a unit of currency introduced during the reign of King Henry VII in the late 15th century. It w ...