Elizabeth I gold Half-Pound, 2nd issue, mm crosslet (1560-1), superb example for designer Benedetto Pistrucci

for designer Benedetto Pistrucci

almost full name on a compact flan

Edward II (1307-27)

holding a sceptre and resting his left hand on his hip

of circular hexastyle construction

Elizabeth I gold Half-Pound, 2nd issue, mm crosslet (1560-1), superb example for designer Benedetto PistrucciElizabeth I (1558 1603), gold Half Pound of Ten Shillings, second issue (1560 61), crowned bust with long hair left, all within beaded circle with legend surrounding, initial mark crosslet (1560 61), +ELIZABETH: D; G; ANG; FR; ET: HI; REGINA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, crown breaks inner circle with legend surrounding, +SCVTVM: FIDEI: PROTEGET: EAM., weight 5. 61g (Schneider 738; N. 1982; S. 2520). Lightly toned with