Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I, German brass counter, struck in Nürnberg, undated, by Hans Krauwinkel, the Queen on horseback, led by soldier, ELISABETA REG ANG, signed HK below, rev., crowned shield of arms, POSVI DEVM ADITOREM, 26.5mm (MI 184/190). Fine.

Made at the start of the 17th century, MI (1885) makes the comment, "It is worthless but rare".

Provenance: Bt eBay, May 2005.