Small spot along the edge on reverse otherwise lustrous mint state
French language motto on banner below DIEU ET MON DROIT
ornamental sceptres in angles
St George slaying the dragon with sword
Abu Hafs Umar (AH 646-65 / 1266-69 AD)
Ireland, Elizabeth I 1561 Shilling, Fine silver Issue Small spot along the edgeIreland, Elizabeth I (1558 1603), fine silver Shilling, 1561, initial mark harp, crowned bust left, beaded circles and legend surrounding, ELIZABETH: D'. G.'A'. F'. ET. HIBERNIE. REGI., rev. crowned shield of three Irish harps, date either side, beaded circles and legend surrounding, POSVI: DEVM: ADIVTOREM: MEVM, weight 4. 19g (BCW HP 1B a1; DF. 247; S. 6505). Dark tone, a bold very fine.