Elizabeth I, third issue, 'crown gold' coinage, half pound, mm. rose/rose over crosslet (1565-66), bust 3C left, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HI REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, single and double pellet stops, wt. 4.67gms. (S.2520; N.1994; Schneider 739; Brown & Comber G8), slightly creased, fine, reverse better, rare
Purchased Knightsbridge Coins.
(2500-3000 GBP)