Elizabeth I, second issue, shilling, mm. martlet (1560-61), wire line and beaded inner circles, bust 1B, large bust, head thrust forward, with beaded straps, reads ANG FRA HIB, wt. 5.96gms. (BWC MR-2A; S.2555A; N.1985; Brown & Comber 3C), a little weakly struck in places, a strong portrait, very fine and extremely rare with this bust type
Purchased J. Hardiman, 1988
(400-500 GBP)