Description

Queen Elizabeth I Reign, 1558-1603.

Hammered Coinage.

Fifth Issue, (0.921 fineness).

Penny 1566-7.

Obverse: Bust of the Queen within beaded border. Without rose and date.

Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA. (Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn).

Reverse: National shield within beaded border.

Legend: CIVI TAS LON DON, (CITY OF LONDON).

Tower mint.

Catalogue: Spink# 2575.

Silver 0.921, 0.47g, 14mm.

Grade: Fine, dark tone.