Elizabeth I, sixth issue, 'crown gold' coinage, crown, mm. key (over woolpack on obverse) (1596-99), bust 7C left, ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI, rev. crowned shield of arms, E R at sides, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EA, pellet stops, wt. 2.79gms. (S.2536; N.2010; Schneider 813-815; Brown & Comber H19, this coin), large chip at 8 o'clock, very fine, very rare
Ex V. J. E. Ryan, Glendining, 28 June 1950, lot 341; purchased Baldwin, 1985
(2000-2500 GBP)