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Auction: 25005 - The Carrington and Pallas Collections of Exceptional English and Anglo-Gallic Gold Coins and Proof Sets
Lot: 663

(x) NGC AU58 | Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second 'Restoration' Coinage, Third and Fourth Issue [Fine Gold], Quarter-Angel [of 2.5 Shillings], (Pyx Period: 29 May 1574 - 30 July 1578), Tower (London), (m.m.) ELIZABETH : D : G ANG : FRANCIE, St. Michael vanquishing Dragon, rev. (m.m.) ET : HIBERNIE : REGINA : FIDEI : Ship surmounted by square-topped shield and crucifix mast dividing E and Rose, twisted rigging 2/1, with bowsprit, waves lapping below, 1.279g [23.93grns], 6h, m.m. eglantine (Schneider I, 775; North 1993; S.2518), a delightful little numismatic gem, with glorious and natural honey-golden hues overlying lustrous, original fields, a really pleasingly good very fine / near extremely fine, truly rare in this exemplary state, in NGC Black 'Carrington' holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #8534368-005)

Provenance

The "Carrington" Collection of Exceptional English and Anglo-Gallic Gold Coins


Spink 67, 16 November 1988, lot 48 - £675



https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534368-005/58/

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Sold for
£4,800

Starting price
£1500