Description

Queen Elizabeth I Reign, 1558-1603.

Hammered Coinage - second Issue, 1560-1.

Silver Penny, without rose or date, mint mark martlet (bird, 94).

Obverse: Crowned bust left, with decorated bodice. Bust 3A.

Obverse Legend: + E.D.G.ROSA.SINE. (Elizabeth, by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn).

Reverse: Square-topped shield over long cross fourchee, quartered shield of arms. Small flan, toned with old scratch in front of the crown.

Reverse Legend: + CIVI TAS LON DON (city of London).

Silver finness 0.925.

Weight: 0.51g, 13mm.

Catalogue: Spink: # 2558.

Grade: Fine, dark toned.