Elizabeth I, fifth issue, threepence, 1582, mm. sword, crowned bust left, alternating incuse diagonal lines between straps, plain rose behind, large flan, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over square shield, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV, wt. 1.49gms. (S.2573; N.1998; Brown & Comber 4D), an exceptional example, practically extremely fine
Purchased P. Morris, 1996
(500-600 GBP)