TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Threepence (19mm, 1.42 g, 2h). Fifth issue. Tower (London) mint; im: Greek cross. Dated 1579. Crowned bust left, wearing ruff; rose to right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1998; SCBC 2573. Deeply toned. Good Fine. Dramatic double strike resulting in the effect of two portraits.
From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection.