Details
LOT 3410
England. Tudor, Elizabeth I AR Penny. 1558-1603.
London (Tower) mint; i.m: Greek cross. Fifth issue; struck 1578-1579. + • E : D : G : ROSA • SINE • SPINA •, crowned bust to left, wearing ruff / + CIVI-TAS LON-DO, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 2001; SCBC 2575. Near Fine. Exceedingly rare reverse legend reading LONDO instead of LONDON.(0.63gr, 15mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
Footnotes
The lack of the last letter of LONDON on the reverse appears to be an engraver's error and not due to wear.
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