1 Shilling - Philip and Mary 1554-1555 front 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary 1554-1555 back
1 Shilling - Philip and Mary 1554-1555 photo
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1 Shilling - Philip and Mary

 
Silver (.917) 6.2 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruling authority
Mary I, Philip II of Spain (1554-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1554-1555
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
References
Numista
N#52668
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver (.917) weighing 6.2 g is that it was issued during the reign of King Philip and Queen Mary (1554-1555). This coin was part of a series of coins issued during their reign, which were designed to stabilize the currency and combat inflation. The coin features an image of the king and queen on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing their commitment to the Christian faith. Despite being issued over 450 years ago, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.