Elizabeth I, third issue, 'crown gold' coinage, halfcrown, mm. castle (1570-71), bust 4D left, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, single and double pellet stops, wt. 1.38gms. (S.2524A; N.1996; Schneider 755; Brown & Comber J11), a little crinkled, fine to very fine, very rare
(1200-1500 GBP)