1 Groat - Mary Tudor ND
| Silver | 2.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1553-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1553-1554 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned harp of ten strings, crowned M to left, crowned R to right, legend with inner and outer beaded circles surrounding
Script: Latin
Lettering: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA
Translation: Truth is the daughter of time
Comment
Examples with dates at end of reverse legend in Roman numerals (MDLIII, MDLIV) are known but are of questionable authenticityInteresting fact
The Mary Tudor coinage was introduced during the reign of Queen Mary I (1553-1558) and was the first coinage to bear the image of an English queen. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Mary Tudor, while the reverse features a cross fleury, which was a symbol of the Tudor dynasty. This coinage was significant because it marked a departure from the traditional medieval coinage designs and introduced a more modern and realistic style of coinage.
