Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Seventh issue, Crown, mm. 1, sceptre to g of regina, three fingers of hand visible, 29.90g/2h (BCW 1-1:1-a2; Barr/FRC dies A-1 [FRC Sale, lot 1]; N 2012; S 2582). Two light scratches above shield, otherwise extremely fine and attractively toned, the obverse die very rare £7,000-£9,000

Provenance: W. Brice Collection; H. Montagu Collection, Part III, Sotheby Auction, 13-20 November 1896, lot 82; G. Hamilton-Smith Collection, Glendining Auction, 23-5 May 1927, lot 239; T.G. Taylor Collection; W. Lothian Collection, Spink Auction 62, 19 November 1987, lot 8; Stack’s Auction (New York), 9-10 December 1991, lot 1127