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Lot 84

Description:
A very collectable, hammered Silver Shilling of Queen Elizabeth I - struck between the years of 1584 to 1586. The obverse features the crowned bust, facing left, without a rose behind or a date. The reverse shows the square-topped Royal shield of arms, with the cross Fourchee through. The mint mark of "Escallop" is featured on both the obverse and reverse. This coin is of good detail and even tone, and was struck at the time when Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned by Queen Elizabeth the First, and sent to trial for reasons of treason.
Hammer:
£120
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