Elizabeth I, second issue, shillings, mm. cross crosslet (1560-61) (2), beaded inner circles, bust 1A, plain dress between beaded straps, first reads ANG FRA HIB REGINA, second reads ANG FR ET HIB REGIN, rev. long cross fourchée over square shield, POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV, wts. 6.05gms., 6.12gms. (S.2555A; N.1985; Brown & Comber 1A), first almost very fine with a good portrait, second with a weak bust, very fine with some bloom, rare (2)
Second ex H. M. Lingford, purchased by Baldwin, 1951
(300-400 GBP)