Elizabeth I. Threehalfpence. 1569 #sherborne (Old Price) in field

(Old Price) in field

In excellent condition with original ribbon

IN POOLE around

pierced and fitted with small ring and later silver bar suspension (from a Military Cross)

Produced in England during WW1 to raise funds and mock German atrocities

Elizabeth I. Threehalfpence. 1569 #sherborne (Old Price) in fieldObv. E .' D .' G .' ROSA : SINE : SPINA, beaded inner circle only, crowned and draped bust 3G left, smaller rose behind head, Rev. CIVITAS LONDON, beaded inner circle only, square topped shield over long cross fourche, 15 69 above shield, 0. 688g, 6h, MM coronet (North 2000; S. 2569), slightly off struck on reverse, and with striking weakness to portrait, otherwise good fine very fine, with colourful cabinet hues, rare. Provenance, Spinks 12 24 The