BRITISH, Tudor. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Sixpence (Silver, 25 mm, 3.07 g, 6 h), Tower (London) mint, 1562. ✱ELIZABETH•D•G•ANG•FRA•ET•HIB•REGINA Crowned bust of Elizabeth I to left; behind, rose. Rev. ✱POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM•MEVM Crowned coat of arms over long cross fourchée. North 2027. SCBC 2596. Nicely toned. Areas of weakness and light scratches, otherwise, fine.

From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.