Elizabeth I, seventh issue (1601-3), pound, mm 2, both sides, crowned bust l., hair falling loose behind, wearing ruff and richly decorated dress, pellet stops, rev. crowned, garnished square topped shield, dividing E R, sharp toothed border and inner circle both sides, wt. 11.05gms. (S.2539; N.2008; BC.F24; Schneider 806, same dies), good very fine with an attractive old red tone, scarce mint mark, rare and the last year of issue
*ex Slaney Collection, Pt. II, Spink Auction 15031, 14 May 2015, lot 298; and with Baldwin stock ticket for 1944, priced at £25.
(17000-19000 GBP)