Elizabeth I, fifth issue, half angel, mm. Greek cross (1578-80), beaded inner circles, St. Michael slaying the dragon, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA, rev. ship bearing shield, sailing r., cross above, E and rose above, A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD ET EST MIRA, double pellet stops, wt. 2.50gms. (S.2526; N.1992/1; Schneider 772, same dies; Brown & Comber D8), full round flan, good very fine and rare
Purchased Knightsbridge Coins, 2003.
(4000-6000 GBP)