Elizabeth I, first issue, shilling, mm. lis (1559-60), wire line and beaded inner circles, crowned bust 1A left, plain dress with beaded straps, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over smaller square shield, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM, wt. 5.88gms. (S.2549; N.1985; Brown & Comber 1A), the better of only two traced specimens with bust 1A with beaded circles, slightly double struck on bust, beautifully toned, good very fine and extremely rare
*ex Spink Auction 175, 28 September 2005, lot 1401
Purchased Knightsbridge Coins, 2005
(2500-3000 GBP)