Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Groats (4), first issue (1), 1.69g, m.m. lis, elizabeth d g ang fra z hib regi, crowned bust left, rev. posvi dev adivtorem mev, shield on long cross fourchée; second issue (3), 1.96g, m.m. cross crosslet, an fr et hi regina; 1.51g, as previous; 1.93g, m.m. martlet, hib, otherwise as previous (N.1986; S.2551, 2556 (3)), the first plugged, the second an edge crack, the third with the date 1564 scratched above the shield, otherwise fair to good fine (4). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:(i) W Owston SmithC E Blunt(ii) Shirley-Fox bequest 1939C E Blunt(iv) W Owston Smith C E BluntBt December 1955
