Elizabeth I. Sixpence. 1562 #sherborne designed by Johann Holtzhey

designed by Johann Holtzhey

Thomas missed the European war

Sealed and unopened on its presentation card

Legends worn but main designs clear

Elizabeth I. Sixpence. 1562 #sherborne designed by Johann HoltzheyMilled issue. Bust with plain dress. MM Star. This coin was purchased at auction in November 24. It was one of 8 Tudor coins, all very high grade, that had been tooled in the fields to 'Improve them' and all had been lightly polished to a bright finish, and what you see here is the result. The group of 8 were sealed in an antique screw top cylindrical container which which accounts for why they haven't toned over time. I would describe the coin as