Description
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Shilling, second issue (1560-61), crowned bust left [Bust 3b] beaded inner circles, cross-crosslet (1560-61), legend surrounds ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA. Rev, long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, reads POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV, 6.21g (S.2555; 1985). Struck on a large irregular flan with handsome cabinet toning. Portrait very well defined, the strands of hair, crown and cross hatching to bodice all in place, some fade to Queen’s profile. Legends, mintmarks clear both sides with a comprehensive reverse, some slight rub to parts of coat of arms. About very fine.
Ex DNW, March 2000
