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Auction: 25005 - The Carrington and Pallas Collections of Exceptional English and Anglo-Gallic Gold Coins and Proof Sets
Lot: 665

(x) NGC AU55 | Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second 'Restoration' Coinage, Fifth Issue [Fine Gold], Quarter-Angel [of 2.5 Shillings], (Pyx Period: 1 June 1580 - 31 December 1581), 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, 1.282g [19.78grns], 7h, m.m. Latin cross (North 1993; Schneider I, 776; S.2528), subtly crimped but with a handsome honey-golden cabinet tone, a pleasing very fine, rare in this condition, in NGC Black 'Carrington' holder, graded AU55 (Cert. #8534368-006)

Provenance

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


Spink, by private treaty, September 1987 - £450



https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534368-006/55/

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Sold for
£3,000

Starting price
£1500