Milled Coins of Elizabeth I from the Collection Formed by Walter Wilkinson
BRITISH COINS, Silver, Second period [24 October 1561 to December 1571, contemporary with Third hammered issue], Sixpence, 1566 [last digit of date over uncertain numeral/s], mm. star, broad bust E, elaborate dress, small rose, curly z in elizabeth, cross pattée rev., 2.97g/6h (Borden/Brown 36, O2/R2; N 2029; S 2598A). Surface metal fault on lower reverse, otherwise very fine and toned, rare £240-300
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Provenance: J.M. Ashby Collection, Spink Auction 145, 12-14 July 2000, lot 2263