Elizabeth I (1558-1603), fifth 'fine gold' issue, 1578-82, Angel, 5.13g, m.m. Greek cross, ELIZABETH: D.'G.' ANG.' FR.' ET.' HI.' REGINA, St Michael vanquishing Satan, rev. A DNO: FACTVM: EST. ISTVD: ET: EST: MIRABI'., cross dividing E and rose above shield on ship (North 1991/1; Schneider 767 different dies: S.2525), a scrape and some scuffs on obverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800