Description
Philip and Mary (1554‑1558), Shilling, dated 1555, busts face to face with English titles, crown above. Legend commences PHILIP ET MARIA DG REX ET REGINA ANGL. Rev, crowned quartered and garnished shield of arms with an official piercing at centre, mark of value flanking either side of crown X – II, outer beaded border both sides, reads POSVIMVS DEVM ADIVTOREM NOSTRVM, 5.82g (S.2501; N.1968). Good very fine toned, busts well struck.
Rare with the official piercing.