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This specimen was lot 20116 in Ponterio sale 176 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $11,750. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Crown, ND (1600-01). 0. S-2536; North-2010; Fr-216. Crowned bust left with flowing hair and ornate dress. Rv. Crowned square topped shield; ‘E’ and ‘R’ flanking. A tough type to find, perhaps a sleeper rarity. A well-made example with great details and complete legends on both sides. Another ideal type coin from this important cabinet.  Very Fine. Ex: Spink, 1982."