Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Miscellaneous, Contemporary imitations: Sixpences (2), both base, 1579, mm. Greek cross, reads elizabeth d g ang fr et hib regina, 2.62g/3h; 1601, mm. 1, reads elizab d g ang fr et hib regi, 2.12g/3h (cf. N 1997, 2015; cf. S 2572, 2585) [2]. Well made copies (probably in brass) of reasonable style with literate legends and correct date/mintmark combinations, better than fine, very rare £100-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins of Elizabeth I from the Collection Formed by Walter Wilkinson.

View
Collection

Provenance: First DNW Auction DC11, 25 July 2011, lot 72 (part); second bt R.K. Richardson July 2004