minted in 1571. ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FR · ET · HI · REGINA //Elizabeth Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae Regina. Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland. on other side: * POSVI DEV . AD IVTORE M : MEV. · Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adjutorem Meum. Translation: I have made God my helper. Silver. Nearly an inch tall. Silver sixpences have long been associated with bringing good luck to the bride and groom on their big day. individually struck by hand at the Tower Mint (in tower of London)It's a British tradition for the bride to wear "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a [silver] sixpence in her shoe." It brought good financial luck / prosperity. Very flat, 1" diameter, Elizabeth's face is v. worn.