1560-1561 Elizabeth I Hammered Silver HalfGroat MM Martlet, LOW START

Description: 1560-1561 Elizabeth I Hammered Silver HalfGroat MM Martlet, LOW START. In VG condition, these sell for over $400 - but this one is not VG... closer to Poor-Good.Low grade = low starting price. Portrait of Elizabeth I is clear though ghostly. The coin is well circulated, with wear and scratches. One photo included shows strong evidence of clipping (a possibly fun historical reference). The shield on reverse is nearly obliterated. Luckily, the Martlet mint mark is clearly seen which dates the coin to 1560-61 London. An attractive hammered silver Groat of Queen Elizabeth the First with a Martlet mint mark, indicating that this coin was struck in the year 1560 or 1561 at the Tower mint in London. Martlets are a mythological bird that never roosts. The obverse features a crowned bust of Elizabeth I, facing left, from her second issue coinage. The reverse shows the fourchee long cross, quartering a shield of arms. Elizabeth’s coinage is very popular with collectors due to the large number of denominations, issues and mint marks over certain dates. This coin would make a good addition to such a collection. Spink 2556 Shipping will include insurance based on sale price. Combined shipping available. BEFORE paying, click 'request invoice' and I will send a total with combined shipping. In most cases, multiple coins can be sent with no additional shipping cost.

Price: 26 USD

Location: Anderson, South Carolina

End Time: 2024-05-04T14:17:02.000Z

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