8 Testerns - Elizabeth I

Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1600-1601
Value 8 Testerns = 8 Reales
Currency Trade Coinage - Testern (1600-1601)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 27.4 g
Diameter 40 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
90608
References KM# T4,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 2607A
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned Royal shield of arms, flanked by crowned 'ER'

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH • DG : ANG : FR : ET • HIB : REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland

Reverse

Crowned Portcullis with chains

Script: Latin

Lettering: POSVI • DEVM • ADIVTOREM • MEVM •

Translation: I have made God my helper

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)

Comments

The “Portcullis” coinage was struck at the Tower Mint, London for the maiden voyage of the incorporated Governor and Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies. They were struck to the weights and composition of the Spanish Reales. These issues include a “0” mintmark. These coins have also been attributed to Bantam, Java since It wasn't until 1612 that the British East India Company established its initial settlement at Surat.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Testerns - Elizabeth IPicture 1 of a sold 8 Testerns - Elizabeth I
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 8 NYINC Platinum Session World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction - New York 3113
Lot 31143
Internet Archive
8 Jan 2024 XF
(NGC XF Details (Whizzed))
USD 12 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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