1554 NGC XF Mary Philip Groat 4 Pence Britain Tudor England Coin (23011001C)
Extremely Fine England (Great Britain) hammered silver groat or 4 pence coin from the dual reign of Tudor Queen Mary I and King Philip of Spain.
Certified by NGC to XF Details Rev Scratched (well blended and not distracting).
Population Census: 5 coins in XF with none higher (3 details and 2 graded).
Conditionally RARE!
Spink-2508, approx 23mm, mint mark Lis (1230 obverse and reverse).
Pedigree: Ex. Historical Scholar Collection.
Attractive portrait style with clear depiction of her bodice, crown and necklace with jeweled pendant.
Well centered with clear 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 of Spain from 1554 to 1558.
This coin was issued between 1554 & 1558.
Obverse: Queen wearing crown and necklace with jewel and pearls on bodice, PHILIP ET MARIA DG REX ET REGINA ANG FRA Z HIB REGI (Philip and Maria by the Grace of God King and Queen).
Reverse: Arms of England and France, POSVIMVS DEVM ADIVTO NOS (We have God Helping Us).
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