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6 Pence - Edward VI 3rd period; fine silver, London ND
| Silver (.929) | 3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1551-1553 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.929) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Lettering: POSVI DEV'. A DIVITOR 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).Struck at London mints, silver standard 11oz. 3dwt.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from Edward VI's 3rd period is that it was made of fine silver, which is an alloy of silver that contains 92.9% silver and 7.1% other metals, resulting in a higher purity level than the standard sterling silver used in other coins of the time. This makes it a unique and valuable piece for collectors.
