1554 ENGLAND MARY I GOLD SOVEREIGN S-2488 NGC AU DETAILS

1554 ENGLAND MARY I GOLD SOVEREIGN S-2488 NGC AU DETAILS A scarce and visually impressive 1554 Mary Gold Sovereign, struck during the brief and historically pivotal reign of England’s first queen regnant. Cataloged as S-2488, this large hammered gold issue carries the full majesty of Tudor iconography and remains one of the most desirable types of mid-16th-century English coinage. Certified NGC AU Details, the piece retains strong remaining design definition well above what is typically encountered for the type. Mary’s seated portrait on the ornate throne shows notable sharpness in the facial outline, scepter, and surrounding architectural elements. The expansive flan displays bold legends with minimal weakness, and the reverse Tudor shield over the radiating sunburst motif remains crisp and deeply appealing. Despite the Details designation, the coin presents with excellent eye appeal and retains the commanding presence expected of this iconic large-format Tudor gold issue. A significant opportunity to acquire a premium example of Mary I’s gold Sovereign—an essential type for advanced collectors of English hammered gold and Tudor-era rarities.

Estimate:£18,611.12

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