British Coins, Elizabeth I, third and fourth issues, sixpence, mm. pheon, 1561, large flan, large crowned bust l., with hair swept back (B&C 3D) rose behind, rev. large shield of arms, date above (S.2559; N.1997; BCW. BA-K/BA-b2), creased, chipped at 3 o'clock, good fine, very rare
The portrait remarkably clear for this very rare, hurriedly-produced short-lived issue.
(150-200 GBP)