Elizabeth I Silver Groat coin | Metal detecting UK. #detectinghistory #elizabethi #metaldetecting

A little bit worn, but still a great metal detecting find, a hammered silver Groat. The date was illegibl and very worn. But hey it was a hammered!!!

A few bits on Elizabeth's reign....

Elizabeth I reigned as the Queen of England from November 17, 1558, until her death on March 24, 1603. Her reign is often referred to as the Elizabethan Era, a period marked by the flourishing of English drama and the voyages of exploration, as well as the strengthening of the Church of England.

One of the most significant events during her reign was the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Elizabeth's navy successfully repelled the attack from Spain, which was a turning point in establishing England as a dominant naval power.

Elizabeth I was a patron of the arts, and her reign is famously associated with the works of playwrights like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. The flowering of English literature and drama during this time is considered one of the greatest cultural movements in English history.

Elizabeth I was often referred to as the "Virgin Queen" because she never married and remained single throughout her life. Her choice to remain unmarried was a strategic political move, as it allowed her to maintain control over her kingdom without the influence of a husband. She portrayed her single status as a symbol of her independence and dedication to her nation.