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1 Shilling - Edward VI 3rd period; Fine silver issue ND
| Silver (.929) | 6.2 g | 32 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 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.929) |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI DEVM:A DIVTOR E'. MEV'.
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), Third period (1550-53), Fine silver issue (1551-53).Silver fineness of 11oz. 3dwt., slightly finer than the Sterling standard of .925.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Edward VI (3rd period; Fine silver issue) ND (1551-1553) coin from England is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. 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 Protestant Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England, which had a significant impact on the country's religion, politics, and culture. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the young king and a shield with the royal arms, reflects the religious and political changes that were taking place during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (1551-1553) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - Edward VI (3rd period; Fine silver issue) ND (1551-1553) coin.
