TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Shilling (32mm, 5.78 g, 10h). First issue. Tower (London) mint; im: lis. Struck 1560-1561. Crowned bust (2B) left, wearing ruff; wire line and beaded inner circles / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1985; SCBC 2549. Toned, once cleaned, a few scratches, bent. Fine.
From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection.