1 Sovereign - Mary (1553–1554)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1553–1554 |
| Denomination | 1 Fine Sovereign |
| Face value | £1 |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.995) (995/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.160g · 0.4850 t oz |
| Shape | Round |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2488 |
Crowned facing enthroned portrait of Queen Mary holding orb and sceptre
MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA MDLIII
Central quartered Royal shield of arms over Tudor rose
A DNO FACTV EST ISTU Z EST MIRA IN OCVL NRIS
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The 1553 1 Sovereign - Mary is a circulating 1 fine sovereign coin issued from 1553 to 1554, struck in 99.5% gold. It weighs 15.16g. Reverse design: Central quartered Royal shield of arms over Tudor rose.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1553 1 Sovereign - Mary worth?
No verified sale of the 1553 1 Sovereign - Mary has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,499 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1553 1 Sovereign - Mary?
Check the weight 15.16g and the metal (99.5% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
