Elizabeth I, first issue, shilling, mm. lis (1559-60), beaded inner circles, crowned bust 1D, similar to previous lot, but obverse legend reads ELIZABETH and FRA, wt. 5.15gms. (BCW LS-3C; S.2549; N.1985; Brown & Comber 1D), a full coin, weak portrait, almost fine, rare
Ex R. Carlyon-Britton (1959), EL 640
(250-300 GBP)