Elizabeth I silver Shilling mm. martlet Zeeland countermark
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), silver Shilling, countermarked in obverse field with the Arms of Zeeland, Netherlands, second issue (1560-61), crowned bust left, type 3C, Latin legend with linear and beaded circles surrounding both sides, initial mark martlet both sides, ELIZABETH: D;G' AN; FR' ET. HI; REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, POSVI DEV; AD IVTORE M: MEV:, weight 5.97g (host coin N.1985; S.2555). Host coin with one small rim split and mount mark at top, otherwise toned, about fine, the countermark very fine and clear with just a hint of weakness down right margin, extremely rare on an English coin.
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Elizabeth I (1558-1603), silver Shilling, countermarked in obverse field with the Arms of Zeeland, Netherlands, second issue (1560-61), crowned bust left, type 3C, Latin legend with linear and beaded circles surrounding both sides, initial mark martlet both sides, ELIZABETH: D;G' AN; FR' ET. HI; REGINA, rev. long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, POSVI DEV; AD IVTORE M: MEV:, weight 5.97g (host coin N.1985; S.2555). Host coin with one small rim split and mount mark at top, otherwise toned, about fine, the countermark very fine and clear with just a hint of weakness down right margin, extremely rare on an English coin.
