1553 NGC XF Det Queen Mary Groat 4 Pence Great Britain England Coin (21101701C)
Extremely Fine England (Great Britain) hammered silver groat or 4 pence coin from the sole reign of Queen Mary I.
Certified by to XF Details, Reverse Graffiti (some well blended scratches above right side of shield, not significantly distracting). Holder has scratches, not on coin.
Dark toned with underlying luster.
Well struck & centered with superb portrait style, note details of the Queen's crown, long hair and necklace.
Mary was the only surviving child of Henry VIII and Queen Catherine (of Aragon, Spain).
Mary reigned alone from 1553 to 1554 and had a dual reign with King Philip of Spain from 1554 to 1558.
This coin was issued between 1553 & 1554, legends are in medieval font.
Obverse: Queen wearing crown and necklace with jewel and pearls on bodice, MARIA DG ANG FRA Z HIB REGI (Maria by the Grace of God England France & Ireland Queen).
Reverse: Arms of England and France, VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA (truth is the daughter of time).
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