Lot 1628

Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

England, Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Portcullis silver four testerns (or reales), mm O, struck 1601/1, obverse legend ends REGI (Pr.2b; S. 2607B). Die cud or flaw at 2 o'clock on reverse, deep grey toned patina, extremely fine and very rare, one of the finest known.

Ex Spink London in 1985 with ticket. Salvesen catalogue reported 46 known, of which 31 are in private hands.

Estimate
$17,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$27,500

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