Lot 514
Philip & Mary (1554-1558), Silver Shilling of Twelve Pence, 1555. With English title only, profile busts facing each other, crown above with date split either side, legend with inner linear and outer beaded border surrounding, PHILIP. ET. MARIA. D. G. REX. ET. REGINA. ANG., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, value either side of crown, legend and beaded border surrounding.POSVIMVS. DEVM. ADIVTOREM. NOSTRVM., weight 6.20g (N.1968; S.2501). Toned, with one light crease evident both sides, slight weakness to rear of Mary’s portrait, Philip much bolder, the 55 of date weak but visble, otherwise very fine. Value $2,000 - UP
The coinage of Philip and Mary is the first time a King and Queen had appeared together on a coin since a Stephen Penny issued with Queen Matilda in the twelfth century, albeit they were two standing figures. The Philip and Mary Shilling is the largest coin to depict the King and Queen appearing in profile facing each other. This coin is the scarcer 1555 issue with the English titles only in the legend.
The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Philip and Mary by the Grace of God, King and Queen of England, " and on the reverse "We have made God our helper."
Purchased from Spink and Son Ltd, 15th March 2001.
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