Description: 1580 Queen Elizabeth I of England. Hammered Silver Bawbee, 6 Pence coin. Decent sized silver coin with details, lighting is tough, you can see lace around the neck and other details. Historic coin. Collectible. A little history her successor or King James VI of Scotland 1567-1603 then became King of United England became James I and ruled both from 1603-1625 after the death of Elizabeth I of England. James VI of Scotland 1567-1603 became... James I of England 1603-1625 This represents a part of Colonial Coinage used here in America, due to the shortage of copper and but also because this was a fundamental building block of America. Jamestown was named for James II. Like William and Mary College here in Virginia, and many other States (Like Georgia, Charlestown W.Va, Charlotte, N.C. etc. etc.) and cities, towns and counties across the United States of America we owe much of these early days to the Kings and Queens, their spouses and other leaders of Great Britain that they were named for and their history as we share much of it in our roots and are reminded daily of this connection. Scarcity of early coinage in America where denominations were used primarily from Great Britain but other colonizing nations as well, the value was in the material either copper or silver, so almost any country's currency would pass hands. Kings and Queens of Great Britain: "Bloody" Mary 1542-1558 Elizabeth I 1558-1603 James I 1603-1625 Charles I 1625-1649 The Commonwealth 1649-1659 Charles II 1660-1685 James II 1685-1688 (Abdicated to William of Orange) 3 Year Reign: Shortest in 500 yr William and Mary 1689-1702 (William alone 1695-1702) Anne 1702-1714 George I 1714-1727 George II 1727-1760 George III 1760-1820 Historically significant dates during the colonization of America and our history and the cities and towns we live in today named for these people of history. Thanks for your consideration. Jonathan No China
Price: 175 USD
Location: Ashland, Virginia
End Time: 2024-02-21T03:42:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.65 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Silver
Year: 1580
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Certification: Uncertified
