Elizbeth I, groat, mm. martlet (1560-1561), second issue, bust l., rev. long cross fourchée over shield, wt. 2.09gms. (S.2556; N.1986), a pleasingly toned issue from early in the reign of Elizabeth, with a well centred strike, previously certified and graded by NGC as Extremely Fine 45 (now removed but with certificate part of holder), extremely fine
*ex Stacks' Bowers, October 2019, lot 72010, ex Pittman Collection.
Without planchet issues usually affecting this type.
Estimate: 1200 - 1400 GBP