Lot 127
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Pattern Pledge Penny in Silver, 1601, by C. Anthony.


Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 125 | C25005
Auction: 31 October 2025 10:00 GMT
Description
Crowned bust three-quarters left, wearing high ruff, .+ THE.* .PLEDGE*OF+., reverse crowned royal monogram, .A.PENNY., edge plain, wt. 2.25gms. (BMC.3; N.2051). Good extremely fine, toned. Most likely the finest known example.
Footnote
Ex. E Shorthouse collection, lot 427. Ex. Hoblyn collection, lot 93. Ex. A. E. Weightman collection, Sotheby's, 20 December 1926, lot 4. Ex. H. A. Parsons collection, Glendining, 11 May 1954, lot 635. Ex. C. Comber Collection, Baldwins of St, James Auction no. 50, 15/10/2020. Hammer price £4,500.


