Elizabeth I, first issue, shilling, mm. lis (1559-60), wire line and beaded inner circles, bust 2B, similar to previous lot, no stops after REGINA, reverse legend ends MEVM, wt. 6.06gms. (BCW LS-5C; S.2549; N.1985; Brown & Comber 2B), attractive, a little weak on obverse, a good bust, a pleasing fine, rare
Purchased Baldwin, 1988, from the Lingford Collection
(300-400 GBP)