Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second Issue, Penny, 1560-1561, Tower London, Graded AU50

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second Issue, Penny, 1560-1561, Tower, crowned and draped bust left, rev. square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 0.41g, 7h, m.m. cross crosslet (North 1988; Spink 2558), scratched before the face, otherwise with a pleasing blue tone to darkened surfaces, very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU50 About Uncirculated  (Cert. #6482552-004)