Lot 170
Elizabeth I (1558-1603) gold Half Pound, second issue, mintmark cross crosslet (1560-61) both sides.

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£5,040
Estimate: £3,000 - £3,500
Description
Crowned bust left within beaded inner circle, legend and beaded border surrounding, reads ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA. Rev, crowned quartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, legend surrounding, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET E AM, 4.93gm (S. 2520; N. 1982; Schneider 738). Good Very Fine or better, struck on a fully rounded flan with impressive detail in crown and hair, slight softness and mild wave in the left hand side of her armoured bust, legends legible, rev. bold.

