Ireland, Elizabeth I 1601-2 Threepence, mm star, very rare, ex Lockett and Comber Floral Collection of gold proof

Floral Collection of gold proof One-Pound coins (four coins)

interlinked 'c's

a high grade for this date

Very well-struck in high relief

C CAES / AVGVS F

Ireland, Elizabeth I 1601-2 Threepence, mm star, very rare, ex Lockett and Comber Floral Collection of gold proofIreland, Elizabeth I (1558 1603), base silver Threepence, issued 1601 02, quartered shield of arms, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark star both sides, *ELIZABETH. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET HIBER' RE', rev. crowned harp, beaded circles and legend surrounding, *POSVI. AVDITOREM. MEV', weight 1. 27g (BCW ST 1B a; DF 254; S. 6509). Toned, struck misshapen with some weakness at centre otherwise very fine for issue and very rare.