Elizabeth I (1558-1603), fifth 'fine gold' issue, 1578-82, Quarter-Angel, 1.25g, m.m. Latin cross, ELIZABETH: D:G: ANG FRANCIE, St Michael vanquishing Satan, rev. ET HIBERNIE: REGINA: FIDEI., cross dividing E and rose above shield on ship (North 1993; Schneider 776 different dies; S.2528), obverse double struck, flat in the centres, fine.
Estimate: £800 - £1,200