English Tudor - Elizabeth I - 1568 - Sixpence > Lot No. 265

Size, weight:
3.10 grams.

Description:
1568 AD. Third/Fourth Issues, Intermediate bust (ear shows), mm Coronet. Obv: bust left with rose behind and ELIZABETH D G AND FR ET HB RIGINA legend. Rev: cross over shield with date above and POSVI DEV ADIVTORIM MIV legend.

Grade condition:
A little flat in legends but superb and exceptional portrait; overall about good very fine and better.

References:
S. 2562; N. 1997.

Low estimate: £150
High estimate: £200

Auction: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH