Departure of the Earl of Leicester from the Low Countries. 48.5 mm; 35.4 gms. Eimer-54b; v. Loon I-375/1. Armored and draped bust half left, wearing feathered cap. Inscription ROBE. CO. LEIC. ET. IN. BELG. GVBER. 1587 around. Reverse: A dog above inscription INVIVS / DESERO (reluctant to leave) gazes back at a flock of sheep. Legend NON. GREGM. SED. INGRATOSCO. around. A nineteenth century copy of the original. Very high relief obverse with fields expertly chased and embellished. Toned and quite attractive.EXTREMELY FINE.
