Description
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Crown, ornate and elaborate bust left, within inner beaded linear circle, holding orb and sceptre, mintmark 1 (1601-2), legend surrounding, ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIBER REGINA. Rev, long cross fourchee below square topped quartered shield of arms, reads POSVI DEVM AD IVTORE M MEVM, 29.77g (S.2582; N.2012: Rare).
Struck on a large imposing flan on good metal, an accomplished and consistently well struck portrait with a pleasing display of all the key areas, the usual annealing flaws synonymous for the type. Legends concise, inner beaded and linear circles visible. Reverse, fields reflective, few scuffs and light markings, collar shift at 7 o’clock reflected on the outer edge. Good very fine, with underlying mint lustre, rare.
