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

€125,752.00
IssuerEngland
Year1549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.675)
Weight3.49 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2465C
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Edward VI facing right. Locally produced bust wearing elaborate tunic with prominent collar.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringTIMOR · DOMINE · FONS · VITÆ · M · D · XLIX
(Translation: The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life 1549)
Reverse descriptionSmall oval garnished shield of arms dividing Royal monogram. Shield heavily garnished in different style.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering· EDWARD` . VI . D` . G` . ANGL · FR` · E · HIB · REX ·
(Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1549  - mm. bow (66) -
Catalog ID4388412340
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