Elizabeth I, sixth issue, 'crown gold' coinage, half pound, mm. key (1596-99), bust 8B left, ELIZAB D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops, wt. 5.57gms. (S.2535A; N.2009; Schneider 811; Brown & Comber G28), large edge chip at 11 o'clock, lightly creased, good fine, a scarce mintmark
Purchased Knightsbridge Coins, 2007
(2000-2500 GBP)