Elizabeth I (1558-1603) Crown ND (1601-1602) XF40 NGC, Tower mint, 1 mm, S-2582, N-2012. A superb Crown by any standards but especially for this monarch; this specimen has managed to escape the annealing flaws exhibited by many of this issue, and has retained a very strong portrait of Elizabeth allowing full appreciation of the complex engraving. It has encountered some wear to the high points, but this hardly detracts from the eye appeal. The planchet is of excellent metal quality and has toned to a handsome dove gray lit by slight luster. Exceptional for the type, a treat to behold.

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