Elizabeth I Penny, 5th issue, mm. Greek cross (1578-9), ex Dunwich Hoard, Lawrence, Stewartby and English Doctor above the cap of maintenance

above the cap of maintenance

Toned with some haymarking on obverse and mint bloom in lettering

Apollo in quadriga right

a decent example of this very rare issue

Elizabeth I Penny, 5th issue, mm. Greek cross (1578-9), ex Dunwich Hoard, Lawrence, Stewartby and English Doctor above the cap of maintenanceElizabeth I (1558 1603), silver Penny, London Mint, fifth issue (1578 82), crowned bust left, inner and outer beaded circle surrounding, initial mark Greek cross (1578 79) both sides, E. D. G. ROSA. SINE. SPINA. rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0. 46g (N. 2001; S. 2575). Toned, about very fine.