1553 GROAT MARY

A significant groat minted in 1553 during the brief reign of Mary I. This silver coin marks the beginning of England's first crowned queen regnant, whose accession fundamentally altered the nation's religious and political trajectory. The groat remained a vital denomination for mercantile activity throughout the Tudor period. This example bears Mary's portrait and royal heraldry, reflecting the artistic conventions of mid-16th-century minting. Particularly collectible for its historical resonance and relative scarcity, this piece documents a transformative moment in English monarchy and numismatic history. An essential addition for collectors focused on Tudor coinage and the reign of Mary I, offering tangible testimony to one of England's most consequential and contested sovereigns.