Elizabeth I 1561 Three-Farthings, London, mm pheon

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), silver Three-Farthings, 1561, London Mint, second issue (1560-61), crowned bust left, inner and outer beaded circle surrounding, initial mark pheon both sides, E. D. G. ROSA. SINE. SPINA, rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, date over shield, CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0.42g (Withers 1Aa; N.2002; S.2571). Toned a little oval in shape, a bold very fine.