Elizabeth I Penny, 2nd issue, mm. martlet, ex Shirley-Fox, Blunt, Stewart, Stewartby and English Doctor struck under Caligula

struck under Caligula

otherwise very fine

and intriguing to think the coin has been to the bottom of the Bay of Biscay and back with the shipwreck provenance

almost extremely fine with a light golden tone

Elizabeth I Penny, 2nd issue, mm. martlet, ex Shirley-Fox, Blunt, Stewart, Stewartby and English Doctor struck under CaligulaElizabeth I (1558 1603), silver Penny, London Mint, second issue (1560 61), crowned bust left, inner and outer beaded circle surrounding, initial mark martlet both sides, + E. D. G. ROSA. SINE. SPINA, rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, +CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0. 54g (N. 1988; S. 2558). Toned very fine.