6 Pence - Edward VI 3rd period, fine silver, London mint

€55,830.00
IssuerEngland
Year1551-1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.929)
Weight3 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2483, North#1938
Obverse descriptionFacing crowned bust, rose to left and denomination to right, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringEDWARD` . VI : D` . G` . AGL` . FRA ` . Z : hIB` . REX VI
(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 letteringPOSVI DEV`. A DIVITOR E`. MEV`.
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1551)  - mm. y (Southwark) -
ND (1551-1553)  - mm. Tun (123) -
Catalog ID2531576840
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