Description
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Shilling, sixth issue (1582-1600), crowned bust left with Queen’s ear visible [Bust 6b], beaded inner circles, mintmark tun (1592-95), legend surrounds ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI. Rev, long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, reads POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV, 5.96g (S.2577; N.2014).
Struck on an slightly irregular flan with bright obverse toning, mottled distressed toning on the reverse with some carbon spots. The portrait pleasing despite some softness to strike. Some pin prick marks, near very fine or thereabouts.
Ex Baldwin’s, bought March 1979
