Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I, pattern struck silver "Pledge" Penny or medalet, 1601, by Charles Anthony, crowned bust of Elizabeth three-quarters left in elaborately embroidered dress, with jewels and ruff collar, toothed border both sides, THE PLEDGE OF, rev., Royal monogram, surmounted by double-arched crown dividing date, A PENNY, inverted die axis, 17.5mm; 2.02g (cf MI 177/177, note; BMC [Peck] 3; Brown and Comber P8; North 2051). Toned, almost very fine and very rare.

Medallic Illustrations refers to this piece in the footnote to the "Distress Relieved" pattern coin or medalet (MI 177/177). See footnote to previous lot.

Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 13 March, 2002 (lot 378).