1077165 | GREAT BRITAIN. England. Elizabeth I. (Queen, 1558-1603). (1592-95)-(tun) AV Half Pound. NGC AU55. By Charles Anthony. Tower Mint, London. 5.62gm. ELIZAB.' D.' G.' ANG.' FRA.' ET. HIB.' REGIN.'. Larger crowned and decorated bust left, wearing elaborate bodice / SCVTVM • FIDEI • PROTEGE • EAM •. Crowned shield of arms divides E - R to either side. SCBC 2535A; North 2009; Brown & Comber [1989], G23; Ryan 329; Raynes 152; Lockett 1989 same dies; Hird I, 51; Spink 6, 10-11 October 1979, lot 593* same dies; King 52 same dies; Schneider I, 809 same obverse die.

Sharply struck and attractively toned.

Ex Dr Paul Broughton, Spink 235, (22 March 2016), Lot 443; Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin February 1975, G79* - "extremely fine"; Spink-Glendining, 27-28 November 1974, lot 567 - "extremely fine and scarce". Includes old auction ticket.


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