Watch List notes:

Elizabeth I (1558‑1603), Crown, seventh issue, ornate crowned bust left, holding orb and sceptre, crown breaks inner beaded circle, mintmark 1 (1601), reads ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIBER REGINA 1. Rev, long cross fourchee under quartered shield of arms, legend surrounds 1 POSVI DEVM AD IVTORE M MEVM, 29.68g (S.2582; N.2012). Light grey cabinet toning with a pleasing execution of the Queens bust, fields relatively clear and free from the usual pronounced annealing fissures, edge flan flaw at 6 o'clock. Rev, few metal fissures, the shield nicely detailed. A large imposing piece, gradually gaining momentum amongst Crown collectors. Very fine, rare.