Elizabeth I. Threehalfpence. 1569 #sherborne Alexandria mint

Alexandria mint

(Old Price) in field

Extremely fine with original patination

pierced and fitted with small ring and later silver bar suspension (from a Military Cross)

The last fine

Elizabeth I. Threehalfpence. 1569 #sherborne Alexandria mintObv. E .' D .' G .' ROSA : SINE : SPINA, beaded inner circle only, crowned and draped bust 3G left, smaller rose behind head, Rev. CIVITAS LONDON, beaded inner circle only, square topped shield over long cross fourche, 15 69 above shield, 0. 688g, 6h, MM coronet (North 2000; S. 2569), slightly off struck on reverse, and with striking weakness to portrait, otherwise good fine very fine, with colourful cabinet hues, rare. Provenance, Spinks 12 24 The