Elizabeth I, third and fourth issues, threefarthings, 1562, mm. pheon, crowned bust 3I left, bust with high ruff at chin, rose behind, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, long cross fourchée over square shield, CIVITAS LONDON, wt. 0.35gms. (S.2571; N.2002; Brown & Comber 3I), small area weakly struck, otherwise a delightful example, good very fine, rare
Purchased Vale Coins, 1992
(400-500 GBP)