Elizabeth I, third issue, 'crown gold' coinage, halfcrown, mm. rose (1565-66), bust 3F left, ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, single pellet stops, wt. 1.38gms. (S.2524; N.1996; Schneider -; Brown & Comber J6), good fine, extremely rare
Ex Alderman H. Hird, Glendining, 30 May 1961, lot 59; purchased Knightsbridge Coins
(1000-1500 GBP)