Auction: 25021 - The Simpson Collection of Hiberno-Norse and Irish Coinage
Lot: 352
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Mestrelle's Milled Issues, 'Intermediate Size' (30mm), Shilling, 1561-1566, Tower [Upper House], crowned bust left wearing decorated dress, rev. arms on shield over cross fourchee, 5.86g, 5h, m.m. star (North 2023; S.2591), softening from rub in the centre of the obverse, but otherwise good detail, lightly toned, near very fine; and Groat, similar, 1.86g, 5h, m.m. star (North 2032; S.2601); and Threepence, similar, 1.45g, 7h, m.m. star (North 2034; S.2603), smaller denominations slightly warped, but toned, fine to very fine (3)
Provenance
The John Noel Simpson Collection of English, Irish and Hiberno-Norse Coins
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£420
Starting price
£180