½ Groat - Mary Tudor ND
| Silver (.583) | - | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1553-1558) |
| Years | 1553-1554 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Harp without crown, flanked by crowned initials M R within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA
Translation: Truth is the daughter of time
Comment
The coin exhibits a surprising blunder on the part of the engraver, who omitted the crown over the harp.In every other particular, except size and weight, it is similar to the groat.
