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

€415,261.00
IssuerEngland
Year1549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.71 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2466, North#1917
Obverse descriptionCrowned and mantled bust of King Edward VI facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering[im] EDWARD`. VI`. D`. G`. AGL`. FRA`. Z`. HIB`. REX
(Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionOval shield of arms with ornate scroll and flanked by royal cypher, all within inner circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[im] TIMOR`. DOMINI`. FONS`. VITI : M : D : XLIX
(Translation: The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life 1549)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1549  - mm. Grapple (122) -
Catalog ID6440327890
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