TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Pattern AR Groat (25mm, 3.93 g, 6h). Dated 1601. · VNVM · A · DEO · DVOBVS · SVSTINEO (star), crowned facing bust, wearing elaborate ruffled collar / AFFLICTIORVM · CONSERVATRIX, crowned monogram of Elizabeth; 16 01 flanking. North 2050; Peck 8. Lightly toned. Near EF. Rare.
From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection.
The majority of the examples of this pattern on the market are somewhat crudely cast, in contrast to the present piece: a struck example from finely engraved dies.