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1 Shilling - Philip and Mary
1554 year| Silver (.917) | 6.2 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mary I, Philip II of Spain (1554-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1554 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary 1554 coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of King Philip II of Spain and his wife, Queen Mary I of England, who ruled jointly as co-monarchs of England, Spain, and the Spanish Empire from 1554 to 1558. This coin was minted in 1554, the first year of their reign, and features their joint portrait on the obverse side, with the reverse side bearing the coat of arms of the House of Habsburg, to which Philip belonged. The coin was made of silver (.917) and weighed 6.2 grams. It was a standard circulation coin used in England and the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during that time.
