Elizabeth I, first issue, shilling, mm. lis (1559-60), wire line and beaded inner circles, bust 2B, similar to previous lot, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGIN, reverse legend with apostrophe stops, ends MEVM, wt. 5.94gms. (BCW LS-5D; S.2549; N.1985; Brown & Comber 2B), once bent now straightened, reasonable portrait, heavy scrape in front of bust, otherwise almost very fine
Purchased Vale Coins, 1979
(300-400 GBP)