Sixth issue, gold angel, 1587/9.
Obverse: Mintmark, (crescent over escallop) ELIZABETH D G ANG FR' Z HI' REGINA - Elizabeth by the grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland. St. Michael killing a dragon, within beaded inner circle.
Reverse: Mintmark (crescent) A DNO FACIVM EST ISTVD ET EST MIRABI - This is the Lord's doing and its marvellous. Ship with royal arms, E and (rose) divided by ship's mast, within beaded inner circle. Note, A over C in FACIVM.
Some weakness on central devices, otherwise VF with a pleasing tone.
Weight: 4.94 grams. Diameter: 29.5 mm.
S 2531.

Sold June 2014