Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Halfcrown, seventh issue (1601-02), , mintmark 1 (1601), crowned ornate bust left in traditional ruff, holding orb and sceptre, beaded borders both sides legend surrounds ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIBER REGINA. Rev, quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, reads
POSVI DEVM AD IVTORE M MEVM, 15.0g (S.2583; N.2013). Attractive olive toning, fully centred in its strike on a round and wellproportioned flan, few surface markings, none of the usual annealing flaws and metal fissures. One soft spot in legend at 8 o'clock. Bold good very fine.