BRITISH COINS, Elizabeth I, Silver Pattern Shilling, undated, struck on a 32mm flan, crowned bust left in decorated dress, initial mark key (1595-1598) both sides, inner beaded circles both sides, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, ELIZAB; D; G; ANG; FR; ET HIB; REGI, rev quartered shield of arms in garnished frame over long cross fourchée, POSVI DEV; AD IVTORE M. MEV, 5.58g (N 2044/2045; B&C P5). Attempted piercing at top of crown, obverse poor, reverse fine, a muling of the two North numbers, very rare indeed.
Estimate: £500-700