The 1555 Shilling - Philip & Mary (SCBC 2501)Silver shilling of Queen Mary I and King Philip, struck in 1555 at the Tower Mint (Royal Mint) in London. Diameter 31mm, weighs 5.82g. SCBC: 2501.
The Obverse shows the busts of Philip and Mary face to face. Crown above divides the date "1555". Legend is "PHILIP ET MARIA D G REX ET REGINA ANG".
Edge description is plain
The Reverse shows a crowned and garnished oval shield bearing the arms of Spain, England and France. Crown above divides the mark of value, "XII" (12 pence). Legend: "POSVIMVS DEVM ADIVTOREM NOSTRVM" (meaning: We have made God our helper).Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1555
Monarch/Ruler: Mary I - Philip and Mary (Mary 1553-54 - Philip and Mary 1554-58)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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