Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR shilling. 5.13 gm. 31 mm. Sixth issue. Crescent i.m. (1587-89). Her bust left, bust 6B; ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI / Long cross fourchée over shield; POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV. S. 2577. N. 2014. BCW CS-6/b. Near Very Fine; toned; full round flan; evenly worn, clear portrait, minor marks.Old Seaby tag and envelope.This would have been the current issue at the time of the defeat of the Spanish Armada, a critical event in the reign of Elizabeth.