Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Angel, fifth issue, mintmark Latin cross (1580-81)

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Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Angel, fifth issue, mintmark Latin cross (1580-81), beaded inner circles, St. Michael slaying the dragon, legend reads ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA. Rev, ship bearing…
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Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Angel, fifth issue, mintmark Latin cross (1580-81), beaded inner circles, St. Michael slaying the dragon, legend reads ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA. Rev, ship bearing shield, cross above, E and rose above, A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD ET EST MIRABI surrounds, pellet stops, 5.18g. (S.2525; N.1991/1; cf. Schneider 768; Brown & Comber C19).

Rich deep tone, all the main details visible with clear legends, few areas of distortion or die weakness. A little softly struck, the mintmark scarce. Bold good very fine or better with an excellent pedigree.

Specification

Period 1558 - 1603
Date 1580-81
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Angels

Coin Ruler

Elizabeth I

Country

England

Coin House

House of Tudor

Metal

Gold

References S.2525; N.1991/1; cf. Schneider 768; Brown & Comber C19

Provenance

Ex. Glendining, 20 July.
Ex. Spink Auction 165, 8 October 2003, lot 287.

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