linear and beaded circles with abbreviated Latin legend with Roman style lettering surrounding
This was the first gold proof set issued under the reign of Elizabeth II
As struck in original capsule and box with original certificate
Sear Imperators 59)
Philip and Mary Groat, mm lis, Mary portrait, King and Queen legend, ex Baldwin vault linear and beaded circles withPhilip and Mary (1554 58), silver Groat, crowned bust of Queen left, initial mark lis, legend in abbreviated Latin with pellet stops both sides, PHILIP. Z. MARIA. D. G. REX. Z. REG., beaded outer border both sides, rev. quartered shield of arms on long cross fourche, initial mark lis, POSVI MVS. DE VM. ADI VTO. NO, weight 2. 10g (N. 1973; S. 2508). Toned, with one light crease of discolouration, otherwise very fine for the issue.