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1 Crown - Edward VI 3rd period; Fine Silver issue
| Silver (.929) | 30 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1551-1553 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.929) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross, mintmark above
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI DEV': A DIVITOR E': MEV':
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
Silver standard 460grs., 30g., 11oz. 3dwt.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Edward VI (3rd period; Fine Silver issue) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Edward VI was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, and he ascended to the throne at the age of nine after his father's death. His reign was marked by the transition from the Roman Catholic Church to the Church of England, and the coinage of the time reflects this change. The 1 Crown coin features an image of Edward VI on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the shift towards Protestantism. Additionally, the coin was made of fine silver, which was a departure from the previous coins that were made of debased silver. This change in metal composition was a result of the economic reforms implemented by the government to address the inflation caused by the previous debased coinage.
