Great Britain
Elizabeth I (1558-1603) Crown 1601-1602 XF40 NGC, Tower mint, Seventh issue of 1601-1602, "1" mm, S-2582, North-2012. Argent tone compliments an even strike with minimal weakness to the centers, the circulation wear confined primarily to the bust of Elizabeth and the reverse arms. A few old scratches are noted in the obverse fields, the worst of them being between the queen's face and scepter. This lot includes the envelope and ticket from B.A. Seaby indicating the previous owner purchased the coin in November of 1967 for £180.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD