Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Fourth issue, Three-Farthings, 1578, mm. Greek cross, bust 5B, 0.36g/4h (N 2002; S 2576). Small striking splits, otherwise very fine and attractively toned, rare (£150-200)

Provenance:
Glendining Auction, 9 December 1992, lot 565
G.S. Hopkins Collection, Baldwin Auction 30, 7-8 May 2002, lot 151.

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