Elizabeth I, second issue, 'crown gold' coinage, half pound, mm. cross crosslet (1561-65), crowned bust 3C left, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HI REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, double and triple pellet stops, wt. 5.57gms. (S.2520; N.1982; Schneider 738; Brown & Comber G5A), E to left of shield weak, and on corresponding area on reverse, otherwise very fine or better
Purchased Knightsbridge Coins, 2001.
(5000-6000 GBP)