Description
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.
