Elizabeth I, first issue, halfgroat, mm. lis (1558-60), wire line inner circles, bust 1G, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA Z HIB REG, rev. long cross fourchée over large square shield, legend reads ADIVTOREM MEV, wt. 1.00gm. (S.2552; N.1987; Brown & Comber 1G), poorly struck and weak in places, otherwise fine, very rare
Purchased G. Miceli, 1983.
(300-400 GBP)