1 Shilling - Philip and Mary ND (1554-1558) front 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary ND (1554-1558) back
1 Shilling - Philip and Mary ND (1554-1558) photo
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1 Shilling - Philip and Mary ND

 
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
1554-1558
Value
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
6.2 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#52669
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary ND (1554-1558) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Philip and Mary were the first co-rulers of England, and their reign saw significant religious and political upheaval, including the Protestant Reformation and the loss of English territories in France. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity in trade and commerce.