Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I, Assistance to the United Provinces, Dutch silver jeton, 1586, Elizabeth enthroned presents sword to two Deputies, the Earl of Leicester stands to left, E R EST ALTRIX ESVRIENTIVM, rev., a sword, its tip in clouds from which יְהֹוָה radiates, SERMO DEI QVO ENSE ANCIPI ACVTIOR, 30mm (MI 133/87; vL I, 359; Dugn 3096). Sharp very fine though flatness in striking on the face of Elizabeth.

Provenance: Bt. Baldwin.