1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period, 1st issue

€125,749.00
IssuerEngland
Year1549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.675)
Weight3.30 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2465
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Edward VI facing right.  NOTE: broad bust with large crown
Obverse script
Obverse letteringTIMOR : DOMINI : FONS : VITÆ : MD : XLIX
(Translation: The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life 1549)
Reverse descriptionSmall oval garnished shield of arms dividing monogram.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringEDWARD` . VI · D` . G` . AGL` . FRA` . Z · HIB` . REX · E R
(Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1549  - mm. arrow (52) -
1549  - no mintmark -
Catalog ID3870883390
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