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Philip and Mary 1555 Shilling
Philip & Mary (1554-1558), Silver Shilling, 1555, profile busts facing each other, crown above with date split either side, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, PHILIP. ET. MARIA. D. G. REX. ET. REGINA. ANG. rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, value either side of crown, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, .POSVIMVS. DEVM. ADIVTOREM. NOSTRVM. weight 5.52g (N.1968; S.2498). Toned, about fine with associated weakness and surface marks, rare.
The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Philip and Mary by the Grace of God, King of England, " and on the reverse "We have made God my helper" a Psalm from the Bible.