Elizabeth I, fifth issue, sixpence, 1579, piedfort, struck on a heavy thick flan, mm. Greek cross (1578-80), bust 5A, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over shield, wt. 5.57gms. (S.2572; N.1997; Brown & Comber 5A), almost very fine and of the highest rarity
Purchased Spink.
(2000-3000 GBP)