TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Three Farthings (13mm, 0.38 g, 8h). Fifth issue. London (Tower) mint; im: Greek cross. Dated 1578. Near EF.

Keystone 14 – The James P. Rosen Collection of English Coins
Lot: 188. Estimated: $ 600

Tudor: Elizabeth I, Silver

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Three Farthings (13mm, 0.38 g, 8h). Fifth issue. London (Tower) mint; im: Greek cross. Dated 1578. Crowned bust (5B) left, wearing ruff; rose to right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. Withers V 1Aa; BCW CR-2/CR-b; North 2002; SCBC 2576. Small area of weak strike. Richly toned. Near EF. Very rare.

From the James P. Rosen Collection. Ex R. Blakey (Part II, Spink 219, 24 September 2013), lot 436, purchased from Spink.


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