Description
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Halfcrown, seventh issue (1601-02), mintmark 1 (1601), crowned ornate bust left in traditional ruff, holding orb and sceptre, beaded borders both sides legend surrounds ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIBER REGINA. Rev, quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, reads POSVI DEVM AD IVTORE M MEVM, 14.93g (S.2583; N.2013).
Attractive cabinet tone, fully centred in its strike on a round and well-proportioned flan, few annealing metal fissures, flan flaw at 2 o’clock from initial strike. Good portrait showing some accurate detail, some honest wear, none of the usual edge flan chips. Very fine, rare.
