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Code: 11539
This is a nice Tudor silver groat of Philip and Mary, minted in London between 1554 - 1558. It is in circulated condition, with a clear portrait of Mary.
The obverse legend is PHILIP Z MARIA D G REX Z REGINA (Philip and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen) crowned bust of Mary facing left.
The reverse legend reads POSUIMUS DEUM ADIVTO NOS – (We have made God our helper).
DENOMINATION: Groat
CULTURE: Tudor England
DATE: 1554 - 1558 A.D.
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 24mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.08 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink - 2508