British and World Coins, Historical Medals

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Milled coinage, Sixpence, 1564[/3?], mm. star, bust D, broad bust, elaborate dress, small rose, curly z in elizabeth, cross pattée on rev., pellet borders, 3.13g/8h (Borden/Brown 33, O2/R2; N 2028; S 2598). A few minor surface marks, very fine, attractive dark tone
£800-£1,000

Spink Auction 221, 2-3 December 2013, lot 643; Covent Garden Collection