1 Shilling - Edward VI 3rd period, Fine silver issue

€52,388.00
IssuerEngland
Year1551-1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.929)
Weight6.2 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2482, North#1938
Obverse descriptionFacing crowned bust of King Edward VI with Tudor rose to the left and denomination to the right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARD`. VI: D`. G`. AGL`. FRA`. Z: hIB`. REX: XII
(Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVM:A DIVTOR E`. MEV`.
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1551)  - mm. y (117, Southwark) -
ND (1551-1553)  - mm. tun (123) -
Catalog ID3914931980
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