4.96 gms. S-2623; North-2088; Fr-235; KM-40. Tower mintmark. Second coinage, fifth bust. Crowned bust right, plain armor details, different ruff and thinner head; Reverse: Crowned square atop quartered shield flanked by "I" and "R"; dual titles of queen and king. An original straight graded piece that is exceptionally well made, with full legends on the flan and an attractive strike with minor evidence of doubling. Crisp clear legends and devices. PCGS AU-50 Secure Holder. Purchased from Spink London 09/69.
