Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR sixpence. 2.97 gm. 25 mm. Fifth coinage. Sword i.m. 1582. Her crowned bust left, Tudor rose behind / Square-topped shield, date above. S. 2572. N. 1997. BCW SW-2/b-5 (Lion 70). Near Very Fine; most of legend sharp; portrait present but light scratches and roughness; edge partly missing and dark from 3 to 5 on obverse; cleaning apparent in center. In an NGC slab VF DETAILS CLEANED. Photographed through plastic.