BRITISH COINS Mary 1553-54, “Fine” Sovereign of Thirty-Shillings, Queen enthroned, holding orb and sceptre, portcullis at her feet, reverse Royal shield on on Tudor rose, mm. pomegranate, date mdliii (1553), wt. 15.38gms., 237.5 grains (N 1956; S 2488; Schneider 704). Better than very fine, portrait and hands clear, rare (£4,000-5,000)

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