Elizabeth I, second issue, shilling, mm. cross crosslet (1560-61), beaded inner circles, crowned bust 3A left, tall narrow bust, delicate scroll decoration between straps, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over square shield, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV, wt. 6.38gms. (S.2555; N.1985; Brown & Comber 3A), extremely rare bust type, weakly struck on face and corresponding area on reverse, otherwise almost as struck, very fine, possibly one of the finest known
Purchased T. Owen, 1983
(1500-2000 GBP)