BRITISH, Tudor. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Sixpence (Silver, 25 mm, 3.00 g, 3 h), Tower (London) mint, 1572. ELIZABETH:D.G.ANG FR ET HI REGINA Crowned and mantled bust of Elizabeth I to left; behind, rose. Rev. POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM ME Coat of arms on long cross fourchée; above, 15-72. North 1997. SCBC 2562. Nicely toned. Minor marks, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.