Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 21 2 Aug 2017
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Philip & Mary. 1554-1558. AR shilling. 5.37 gm. 30.5 mm. Undated. Their busts, face to face; PHILIP • ET • MARIA • D • G • R • ANG • FR • NEAP • PR • HISP (full titles) / Oval garnished shield with arms of England and Spain, a crown above; POSIMUS DEUM ADIUTOREM NOSTRUM around (no mark of value). S. 2499. N. 1967. Good Fine; even round coin; portraits clearer than usual for a piece with this much wear; bent and straightened across Mary and a small dig on her cheek; some other marks and scratches but a very presentable example of this scarce type.