Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixpence, 1570, mm. lis, large late bust, 2.95g/6h (Borden/Brown 42, O1/R1; N 2031; S 2600, illustrated from this coin). Obverse very fine, reverse better, extremely rare (£1,200-1,400)

Provenance:
Dr.E.A. Johnstone Collection;
R.A. Shuttlewood Collection, Spink Auction 151, 15 March 2001, lot 443;
G.S. Hopkins Collection, Baldwin’s Auction 30, 7-8 May 2002, lot 167