Elizabeth I, third and fourth issues, 'crown gold' coinage, crown, mm. coronet (1567-70), beaded inner circles, crowned bust 4C left, ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, ER at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops, wt. 2.90gms. (S.2522A; N.1995; Schneider 751; Brown & Comber H11), slight striking flaws on head, almost extremely fine, very rare thus
*ex Christie's, 28 May 1992, lot 328
Glendining, 9 December 1992, lot 558
Purchased Knightsbridge Coins, 2003
(4000-5000 GBP)