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

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.

Measurements:
3.10 grams.

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

References:
S. 2562; N. 1997.

Estimate: £150 - 200 (EUR 190 - 250; USD 240 - 320)

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

Sold for: £150