Elizabeth I Silver Threepence
1565
mm. Rose over Pheon
1.45g 19.4mm
Spink - 2565
North - 1998
Obverse:
ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA. Crowned bust with rose behind.
Reverse:
POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. Square topped shield over long cross fourchee dividing the legend. Date above.
Good fine and a rare overmark.
Ex R.A. Shuttlewood Collection, Spink Auction 151, 15 Mar 2001 - Lot 355b
Published in D I Greenhalgh 'The Galata Guide to Hammered and Milled Threepenny Pieces' 2016 pg 46-7 - DIG obverse 2i and reverse A (Both this coin)
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Specific References
Elizabeth I Silver Threepence
1565
mm. Rose over Pheon
1.45g 19.4mm
Spink - 2565
North - 1998
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