Lot 514
Fantasy Coins and Medallions. Philip and Mary (1554-1558), Shilling, 1554.

Ancient, British, World Coins & Token E-Sale | CE24011
Auction: 23 August 2024 at 16:00 BST
Estimate: £250 - £300
Description
Busts of Philip and Mary facing each other, crown above, 1554 below, PHILIP. ET. MARIA. D.G. REX. ET. REGINA.ANG. Rev, crowned shield of arms, .POSVIMVS . DEVM . ADIVTOREM . NOSTRVM (Pagan 80). Almost Extremely Fine, an interesting double striking on the obverse showing the way in which Emery worked.
Footnote
Produced by Emery, a successful and prolific forger whom the Times in July 1842 labelled 'an impudent and unprincipled forger'. The subject is written about by H. E. Pagan in BNJ. 40, 1971, Mr Emery's Mint.

