English Shillings, Edward VI to George VI
Philip and Mary
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ENGLAND - PRE-1603 |
| Item Description: |
1S 1555 England S-2501 PHILIP AND MARY |
| Full Grade: |
NGC VF 25 |
| Owner: |
59A |
Owner Comments:
With the death of young King Edward VI, his Catholic half-sister Mary assumed the throne and a political marriage with Philip of Spain was arranged. A strange time indeed to have the portrait of England's historical enemy on their own coinage! Many of these coins were defaced or melted down, making collectible examples quite scarce.