Coins and Historical Medals

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Miscellaneous, Jetons and counters: Lyon issues, large size (2), similar, revs. crowned rose flanked by pillars, 3.89g/6h, 3.34g/6h (M 4597; MI I, 121/59), and a contemporary brass imitation, 2.45g/12h (cf. M. 4606); small size (3), similar, revs. crowned scrolled shield, et above, 2.65g/6h, 2.39g/6h, 2.17g/6h (M 4609ff, latter dated 1574) [6]. Varied state, last doubly-pierced £60-£80

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: First found in the R. Thames at Southwark Bridge, bt C.H. Comber January 1997; second, third and last found in the R. Thames at St Saviour’s Dock, bt C.H. Comber February 1995; fourth D.J. de S. Rogers Collection, bt C.H. Comber; fifth bt N. Mills March 1988