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1553 NGC XF 45 Mary Groat 4 Pence Hammered Britain Tudor England Coin (24111203C)

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  • Extremely Fine England (Great Britain) hammered silver groat or 4 pence coin from the sole reign of Tudor Queen Mary I.
  • Certified by NGC to XF 45.
  • Spink-2492, approx 24mm, 1.65g.
  • Attractive portrait style with clear depiction of her bodice, crown and necklace with jeweled pendant.
  • Well centered with sharp legends.
  • Mary was the only surviving child of Henry VIII and Queen Catherine (of Aragon, Spain). 
  • Mary reigned alone from 1553 to 1554 and had a dual reign with Philip II of Spain from 1554 to 1558.
  • This coin was issued between 1553 & 1554, legends are in medieval font.
  • Obverse: Queen wearing crown and necklace with jewel and pearls on bodice, MARIA DG ANG FRA Z HIB REGI (Maria by the Grace of God England France & Ireland Queen). 
  • Reverse: Arms of England and France, VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA (truth is the daughter of time).