Elizabeth I Penny, 5th issue, mm. Greek cross (1578-9), ex Dunwich Hoard, Lawrence, Stewartby and English Doctor Apollo in quadriga right

Apollo in quadriga right

light surface marks and nicks

+EDPAR D REX

saltire stops and abbreviated Latin legend both sides hEnRIC'xx DI'xx GRA'x REXx AnGLIE' xZx FRA'x rev

Lightly toned with hardly any hairlines

Elizabeth I Penny, 5th issue, mm. Greek cross (1578-9), ex Dunwich Hoard, Lawrence, Stewartby and English Doctor Apollo in quadriga rightElizabeth I (1558 1603), silver Penny, London Mint, fifth issue (1578 82), crowned bust left, inner and outer beaded circle surrounding, initial mark Greek cross (1578 79) both sides, E. D. G. ROSA. SINE. SPINA. rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0. 46g (N. 2001; S. 2575). Toned, about very fine.