Elizabeth I Sovereign, 6th issue, m.m. escallop, extremely rare die variety the White Tower (Tower of

the White Tower (Tower of London) with the Royal Standard flying

John Howes

*S* / N*H / *1/2* within roped circle

Toned unevenly with heavy surface marks both sides and some weakness

Elizabeth I Sovereign, 6th issue, m.m. escallop, extremely rare die variety the White Tower (Tower ofElizabeth I (1558 1603), fine gold Sovereign or Double Noble of Thirty Shillings, sixth issue (1583 1600), full facing robed figure of Queen seated on large throne, lis headed pillar either side, throne back of pellets in hatching, five small pellets up each side of throne back with trefoil, portcullis below Queen, tressure and beaded border surrounding, Latin legend and outer beaded border on both sides, initial mark escallop (1584 86), ELIZABETH: D;