Elizabeth I, second issue, shilling, mm. martlet (1560-61), beaded inner circles, crowned bust 3B left, tall narrow bust, elaborate decoration between straps, ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HIB REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over square shield, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV, wt. 6.38gms. (S.2555; N.1985; Brown & Comber 3B), once cleaned, possibly a find piece, some weakness but extremely fine, very rare bust for mark
*ex Spink Auction 32, 1 December 1983, lot 427
(1000-1200 GBP)