Description
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Shilling, second issue (1560-61), crowned bust left [Bust 3c] 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, 5.65g (S.2555; 1985).
A fully centred strike on a round and full flan, legends clear and concise both sides, some softness to portrait, mintmarks well embossed. Scratch behind bust, known for the issue [cf. DNW, Auction 190, lot 31 – 6th April 2021]. Fine, reverse very fine.
Ex Strand coins
