TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 3.15 g, 6h). Milled coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: star. Dated 1562. Superb EF.

Keystone 14 – The James P. Rosen Collection of English Coins
Lot: 203. Estimated: $ 1 500

Tudor: Elizabeth I, Silver

Sold For $ 6 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 3.15 g, 6h). Milled coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: star. Dated 1562. Crowned bust (C) left, with decorated dress, wearing ruff; rose to right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. Borden & Brown 24, dies O2/R1; North 2026; SCBC 2595. Slightest cabinet friction on high points otherwise richly toned with flashes of iridescent blue and gold. Superb EF. Exceptional.

From the James P. Rosen Collection. Ex Davissons 16 (12 March 2002), lot 223; R.A. Shuttlewood (Spink 151, 15 March 2001), lot 437, purchased from Baldwin’s; R. Huth (Part II, Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 8 April 1927), lot 369 (part of).

A note from the consignor: The proof-like fields are deep and there are no marks in fields. This coin has not seen circulation. A magnificent coin in every way.

The final winners of all Keystone 14 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held at 10 AM on 12 June 2024.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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