Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second Issue, Shilling, 1 December 1560 - 24 October 1561, Tower, ELIZABETH: D.' G.' ANG'. FR.' ET. HIB.' REGINA, bust 1A, pearls on bodice, rev. (m.m.) POSVI | DEV.' AD | IVTORE | M MEV, 5.98g, 7h, m.m. cross-crosslet (North 1985; Spink 2555A), slight flaw on cheek, otherwise darkly toned with a bold portrait, very fine or better, rarely encountered so well preserved.
Estimate: £400 - £600