BRITISH COINS, Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Gold Crown of Five Shillings, third to fourth issue, broad crowned bust left, ear visible, initial mark coronet (1567-1570), pellet and comma stops on obverse, ELIZABETH. D'. G'. ANG'. FR'. ET. HI. REGINA, outer beaded circle surrounding, rev inverted die axis, crowned quartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, pellet stops on reverse, SCVTVM. FIDEI. PROTEGET. EAM, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, 2.61g (Schneider 771; B&C H10 bust 4C; N 1995; S 2522A). Creased and straightened, otherwise about very fine / good fine.
Estimate: £800-1000