English Coins. Elizabeth I , sixth issue, fine sovereign, mm. A (1582-1584), crowned figure of queen enthroned facing, holding orb and sceptre, portcullis at feet, pellets in hatching on back of throne, rev. shield of arms at centre of full-blown rose, wt. 15.24gms. (S.2529; N.2003; B&C A9; Schneider 778, same dies), slight weakness, otherwise good very fine, rare £12,500-15,000
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