TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Pattern AR Groat (25mm, 4.04 g, 7h). Dated 1601. · VNVM · A · DEO · DVOBVS · SVSTINEO (star), crowned facing bust, wearing elaborate ruffled collar / AFFLICTIORVM · CONSERVATRIX, crowned monogram of Elizabeth; 16 01 flanking. North 2050; Peck 8. Toned, light scratches. Good Fine.
Little is known about these enigmatic patterns; not even the denomination is certain. Though called a pattern for a silver groat, this piece may in fact be pattern for a copper twopence, or merely a medalet.