Elizabeth I Three Farthings COMPONERE in exergue FOEDVS VIENNENSE

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clear epithet

posthumous issue (1547-50)

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set of two 1961 aluminium bronze 20-Centimes Essais

Elizabeth I Three Farthings COMPONERE in exergue FOEDVS VIENNENSEElizabeth I (1558 1603), silver Three Farthings, 1573, London Mint, third and fourth issues (1561 77), small crowned bust left, rose behind, inner and outer beaded circle surrounding, initial mark acorn both sides, E: D: G: ROSA: SINE: SPINA: rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, date above, CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0. 36g (BCW AC 1 AC a1; N. 2002; S. 2571). Toned unevenly with surface marks, a bold fine, reverse stronger.