Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR shilling. 4.53 gm. 30 mm. Second coinage. Tower mint. Martlet i.m. Struck 1560-1561. Her crowned bust left. (Bust 3Cii). ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA / Garnished shield over long cross fourchee; POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV. S. 2555. N. 1985. BCW MR-4Hii/MR-b5. Good Very Fine; beautiful tone, full round flan, evenly struck and well centered.

Ex. Davisson 34: The Dr. Cedric S. Raine Collection.

A type that shows up frequently in sales records but very seldom in choice condition.