Elizabeth I, first issue, shilling, mm. lis (1559-60), wire line inner circles, large bust 1B left, with head thrust forward, plain dress between beaded straps, ELIZABET D G ANG FRAN Z HIB REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over large square shield, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM, wt. 5.68gms. (S.2548; N.1985; Brown & Comber 1B), an exceptional specimen, almost extremely fine, very rare
Purchased Baldwin, 1996
(2500-3000 GBP)