England 1 Crown - Edward VI, 1551 – 1553

3rd period; Fine Silver issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Crown - Edward VI
Year 1551 – 1553
Ruler Edward VI (1547–1553)
Composition Silver (.929)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 30
Diameter (mm) 39
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Crown - Edward VI from England. Issued from 1551 to 1553. Struck in Silver (.929). Measures 39 mm and weighs 30 g.

Obverse
Crowned portrait of King Edward VI on horseback facing right with date below and mintmark above (Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross, mintmark above (I have made God my helper)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1553  — mm. tun (123)
1552  — mm. tun (123)
1551  — mm. tun (123) 50%
1551  — mm. y (117) 38%

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