A milled gold coin from the reign of Elizabeth I is among the most tempting lots for investors at St James's Auctions in London on May 24.
The half-pound specimen dates from 1561 to 1570 and depicts an extremely rare bust. A crowned shield of arms is on the reverse.
Weighing 5.56g, it contains some very light surface marks but remains close to its original state.
Struck from the shilling die, this piece is expected to achieve between £17,500 and £22,500. It last appeared at auction in 1992, when it made £4,700 at Spink.
 This rare Elizabeth I bust could achieve £22,500 |
The auction also includes an 1839 £5 Queen Victoria gold proof, valued at £35,000, and a Henry VI gold piece estimated to be worth £8,000.
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