GREAT BRITAIN. 1/2 Pound, ND (1560-61). London Mint; mm: Cross-Crosslet. Elizabeth I. PCGS AU-58 Gold Shield.
S-2520; Fr-203; N-1982; Woodhead-738. Weight: 5.47 gms. Obverse: Crowned bust left, wearing ruffled collar; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms, E-R across field. Premium for the type, displaying full legibility in the legends and strong retained luster in the fields. Blushes of reddish-orange tone on both sides absolutely contribute to the wholesome appearance that is on display.
Estimate: $8000 - $12000