Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second issue, Half-Pound, mm. cross-crosslet, bust 3C, rev. reads protegt, 5.48g/12h (Brown/Comber G5; cf. SCBI Schneider 738; N 1982; S 2520). Slightly creased, otherwise very fine, on a large flan £4,000-4,500

Provenance: B. Allen Collection, DNW Auction 79, 24 September 2008, lot 3448 [from M. Vosper 1995].

Slabbed in NGC holder, graded VF 35