British Coins; Fourth issue (19 April 1572 to 13 July 1578)
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Fourth issue, Threepence, 1574/3, mm. eglantine, bust 4D, reads elizabeth d g ang fr et hi regina, 1.50g/3h (BCW EG2:EG-c2; DIG 2/Biii, this coin; N 1998; S 2566). Very fine or better, a very rare variety £150-£180
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Provenance: Bt Baldwin June 2001.
The late owner notes that the reverse shield (shield 40), is normally found on coins of 1574-82