Davissons Ltd.
Auction 38 27 Feb 2019
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Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR milled sixpence. 3.09 gm. 25 mm. 1562. Her crowned bust left, a rose behind; ✶ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA / A long cross dividing a shield into four parts; ✶POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM around. S. 2594. Borden-Brown 24: O4/R7. Good Very Fine.
Ex Archbishop Sharp Collection (17th to early 18th Century).
The late Harry Manville said: "Sharp pedigrees are among the oldest available in British numismatics."