GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign (30 Shillings), ND (1584-86). London Mint; mm: Scallop. Elizabeth I. NGC AU-53.
S-2529; Fr-209; N-2003. Weight: 15.13 gms. Sixth issue. Obverse: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA, Elizabeth, holding lis-tipped scepter and orb, seated facing on ornate Gothic throne; all within tressure of arches; portcullis with chains below; Reverse: A DNO FACTV EST ISTV DEI EST MIRAB IN OCVLIS NRS', coat-of-arms at center of Tudor rose. A fabulous survivor of this highly sought after type, evenly struck overall with minimal doubling in the legends and little striking weakness evident in the centers. Of particular note, this type is almost inevitably found in the market with mount marks, repairs, or plugs from jewelry use and the present offering is free of such blemishes. Superb!
Estimate: $15000 - $20000