Elizabeth I Three Farthings Toned over underlying proof brilliance

Toned over underlying proof brilliance

nick on cheek and wear on high points

COMPONERE in exergue FOEDVS VIENNENSE M

and holding a labarum and a globus cruciger

Elizabeth I Three Farthings Toned over underlying proof brillianceElizabeth I (1558 1603), silver Three Farthings, 1573, London Mint, third and fourth issues (1561 77), small crowned bust left, rose behind, inner and outer beaded circle surrounding, initial mark acorn both sides, E: D: G: ROSA: SINE: SPINA: rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, date above, CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0. 36g (BCW AC 1 AC a1; N. 2002; S. 2571). Toned unevenly with surface marks, a bold fine, reverse stronger.