A Collection of Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals and other properties

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Elizabeth i (1558-1603), First Issue, Shilling, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA, wire line and beaded inner circles, mm. lis (N 1985; SC 10; S 2549). With three light but deliberate scratches behind queen’s head and graffiti in the form of a star and saltire cross above and to right of shield on reverse; the coin otherwise good fine, with the legends clear and bold and a strong and pleasing portrait; rare in this state (£180-220)