Elizabeth I, half angel, third issue, mint mark coronet (1567-70) St. Michael slaying the dragon, reverse, shield within ship, E and rose above, pellet stops, weight 2.46grms, S.2517; N.1992/1; Schneider -; Brown and Comber D3, this coin.
Previous collections:
P.W.P Carylon-Britton
V.J.E. Ryan, sold by Glendining, 28 6 1950, lot 298
H. Hird, sold by Glendining, 30 5 1961, lot 39
Christie's, 26 2 1981, lot 601
This is one of only two known examples, thus is excessively rare. It has been slabbed by NGC AU53 'TOP POP'. A superb rarity with an exceptional provenance having been in numerous illustrious collections.
