Coins of Elizabeth I from the Collection of the late Walter Wilkinson (Part III)

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), First issue, IRELAND, Edward VI, Shilling, mdlii, mm. harp, obv. countermarked with greyhound [to revalue it at Twopence-Farthing], 5.10g/7h (N 1990; S 2547). Coin worn but the date and mint-marks clear, countermark fine and clear, extremely rare, especially on an Irish undertype £2,000-£3,000

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

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Provenance: Bt Spink October 1984.

The late owner’s ticket makes it clear that the late Chris Comber and Michael Sharp, and Barrie Cook at the British Museum, were all confident of the coin and countermark’s authenticity