Elizabeth I, second issue, 'crown gold' coinage, half pound, mm. cross crosslet (1561-65), bust 3C left, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, double and triple pellet stops, wt. 5.11gms. (S.2520; N.1982; Schneider 738; Brown & Comber G6), cleaned, creased and straightened, otherwise a good portrait, fine
Purchased T. Owen, 2003.
(2500-4000 GBP)