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Auction: 3014 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 290

Elizabeth I, fifth issue, Angel, 4.80g., St. Michael standing slaying the dragon, rev. much smaller ship bearing shield and cross, e and rose at sides, riding on a schematic sea, m.m. O (Schneider -; N.2005; S.2531), filed on edge, has been made round and gilt, otherwise very fine, a very rare variety Estimate £ 300-400 The reverse of this coin is of very unusual style, while the obverse is entirely conventional. There are two examples, both from this same die pairing, in the British Museum collection.

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