a couple of slightly weaker details and flan striations on cheek of bust
small letter spread legend reads GVLIELMVS ET
an olive-spray behind
An imposing coin well struck on good metal for issue
emperor on horseback right
Elizabeth I Sovereign, 6th issue, AU53, mm crescent (1587-9), ex Bagnall a couple of slightly weakerElizabeth I (1558 1603), fine gold Sovereign of Thirty Shillings, sixth issue (1583 1600), full facing robed figure of Queen seated on large throne, lis headed pillar either side, throne back of pellets in hatching, portcullis below Queen, tressure and beaded border surrounding, Latin legend and outer beaded border on both sides, initial mark crescent (1587 89), +ELIZABETH. D; G; ANG; FRA; ET. HIB; REGINA. rev. quartered shield at centre of ornate