A design by Mark Richards of facing portraits of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton
undated earliest pre-production issue (1560-61)
5 DWT: 15 GRS: lower legend 22 CARATS (Bentley 628
St Rupert above arms
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Philip and Mary base issue silver Penny, London, im halved rose and castle A design by Mark RichardsPhilip and Mary (1554 58),base issue silver Penny, seeded rose, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark halved rose and castle, P. Z. M. D. G. ROSA. SINE. SPINA.,rev. long cross fourche over quartered shield of arms, CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0. 50g (N. 1976; S. 2510A). Toned with some porosity from once being in the soil, weakly struck in parts otherwise fine for issue and rare.