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#52672
Rarity index
95%

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 (1554-1558) and features their joint portrait on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the image of a crowned shield with the arms of England, France, and Ireland. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during their reign, which aimed to promote the Tudor dynasty's power and influence.