CNG 109, Lot: 914. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Halfcrown (34.5mm, 14.75 g, 12h). Seventh issue. Tower (London) mint; im: 1. Struck 1601. Crowned and draped bust (B&C type 9B) left, holding lis-tipped scepter and orb, and wearing elaborate collar / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. BCW 1-1/1-a1; North 2013; SCBC 2583. VF, lightly toned, small flaw on reverse.

From the Dr. William E. Triest Collection.