Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I, the Dangers Averted, uniface lead or pewter cast impression of the obverse, 1589, by Nicholas Hilliard (c.1547-1619), facing crowned bust in elaborate dress and high ruff collar, holding sceptre and orb, DITIOR IN TOTO NON ALTER CIRCVLVS ORBE, wide raised border, 66 x 62.5mm, believed to be 18th Century (MI 154/130; cf Eim. 62; MH 19; Scher [1994] 164;). Small piercing at top, cast with hollowed reverse, very fine.

Provenance: The Michael Hall Collection, Part I, Baldwin Auction, 4 May, 2010 (lot 636).