Elizabeth I, sixth issue, 'crown gold' coinage, pound, mm. woolpack (possibly over tun) (1594-96), bust 8A left, with a distinctive jewel band to crown, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTOGET EAM, annulet stops, double on reverse, wt. 10.86gms. (S.2534; N.2008; cf. Schneider 799; Brown & Comber F7), once cleaned, lightly creased, otherwise very fine, very rare
Ex DNW, 30 June 2004, lot 79
(6000-8000 GBP)