Elizabeth I, third issue, 'crown gold' coinage, half pound, mm. coronet (1567-70), crowned bust 4A left, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, single and double stops, wt. 5.63gms. (S.2520A; N.1994; Schneider 745; Brown & Comber G16), slightly ragged edge, some double striking in obverse legend, some weakness, but good portrait, almost extremely fine
Purchased Knightsbridge Coins, 2002.
(5000-6000 GBP)