Elizabeth I, third issue, threefarthings, 1564 4 over 2, mm. pheon (1561-65), bust 3I, (E D G) ROSA SINE SPINA, rev. long cross fourchée over shield, wt. 0.34gm. (S.2571; N.2002; Brown & Comber 3I), some flat spots, edge a little eroded, harshly cleaned, otherwise almost very fine, and of the highest rarity
Acquired from W. Wilkinson (purchased C. J. Martin).
(500-600 GBP)