TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AV Crown (24mm, 2.77 g, 10h). First–Fourth issues. Tower (London) mint; im: cross-crosslet. Struck 1560-1561.

Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots
Lot: 1316. Estimated: $ 5 000

British, Gold

Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AV Crown (24mm, 2.77 g, 10h). First–Fourth issues. Tower (London) mint; im: cross-crosslet. Struck 1560-1561. (cross crosslet) ELIZABETH : D’· G’· ANG’· FR’· ET · HI’· REGINA (triple pellet stop), crowned bust left, wearing ruff / (cross-crosslet) SCUTUM : FIDEI : PROTEGET : EAM, crowned coat-of-arms; E R flanking. Brown & Comber H2 (this coin cited); Schneider 748 var. (legend stops); North 1983; SCBC 2522. Richly toned. VF. Charming youthful portrait. Rare.

From the G.W. Trow Collection. Ex R. Blakey (Spink 219, 24 September 2013), lot 422; Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 629 (January 1971), no. G20.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.