Mary I. 'Fine' Sovereign of 30 Shillings, dated in Roman numerals 1553. Mintmark, pomegranate. MARIA (mintmark pomegranate) : D' : G' : ANG : FRA : Z : hIB : REGINA : M : D : LIII, queen enthroned facing, holding fleur-de-lis tipped sceptre and cross on globe, portcullis below. A : DRO (pomegranate) EACIV : ESI : ISIV : Z : ESI, Tudor rose with royal shield within. The reverse legend is Biblical, "This is the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes." which is what Elizabeth is said to have quoted when she was told that Mary was dead. Seaby 2488; Friedberg 192. Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005, Lot 2118