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

€125,701.00
IssuerEngland
Year1552-1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.929)
Weight2.97 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2484, North#1939
Obverse descriptionFacing crowned bust, rose to left and denomination to right, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringEDWARD` . VI : D` . G` . AGL` . FRN ` . 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 letteringCIVI TAS EBO RACI
(Translation: City of York)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1552-1553)  - mm. pierced mullet (26) -
Catalog ID1983088000
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