Elizabeth I Penny, London, 2nd issue, mm martlet weakly struck due in part

weakly struck due in part to double striking

with a wonderful old cabinet tone

sceptre between

last two letters ligatured

section of clock face to right and London 2012 logo to left printed in coloured ink

Elizabeth I Penny, London, 2nd issue, mm martlet weakly struck due in partElizabeth 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 fourche over quartered shield of arms, CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0. 55g (N. 1988; S. 2558). Toned a little uneven in shape and weak at one part of rim, with well defined mint marks, a bold very fine.