Distinctive feature Holed
Edge Plain
Face value 1 shilling
Grade VF+
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 929 ‰
Period 16th century
Rarity R1 - Rare
Year of issue 1551
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Country: England (United Kingdom)
King: Edward VI Tudor (1537-1547-1553)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: ND (1551-1553)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.929)
Weight: 5.7 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF (Hole)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Sp# 2482, North# 1938
Obverse:
Facing crowned bust of King Edward VI with Tudor rose to the left and denomination to the right, legend around.
Lettering:
(tun) EDWARD'. VI: D'. G'. AGL'. FRA'. Z: hIB'. R[E]X:
XII
Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland.
Reverse:
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Lettering: (tun) POSVI DEV': A DIVTOR E'. MEV'.
Translation: I have made God my helper.
Comments:
Silver fineness of 11oz. 3dwt., slightly finer than the Sterling standard of .925
Reference : Sp# 2482, North# 1938
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)