3 Pence - Edward VI 3rd period, York mint

€125,703.00
IssuerEngland
Year1552-1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Pence (1⁄80)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.929)
Weight1.51 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2486, North#1941
Obverse descriptionFacing crowned bust of King Edward VI, rose to the left and denomination to the right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering: EDWARD : VI : D` . G` . AG` . FR` . Z : HIB` . REX :
(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 script
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS EBO RACI
(Translation: City of York)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1552-1553)  - mm. Pierced mullet (26) -
Catalog ID6183964600
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