Elizabeth I, second issue, halfgroat, mm. cross crosslet (1560-61), bust 3F, reads AN FR ET HI REGINA, reverse legend reads MEV, wt. 1.00gm. (BCW CC-3; S.2557; N.1987; Brown & Comber 3F), chipped, crease across crown, very good portrait, extremely rare with this bust type, good very fine for issue
Traded with W. Wilkinson, 1987
Collector's note: 'The Lockett Lot 4107 specimen ticket states 'peculiar bust' - actually it is from the AV 2/6d punch
(400-500 GBP)