England 1 Shilling - Edward VI, 1549

2nd period; 1st issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1549
Ruler Edward VI (1547–1553)
Composition Silver (.675)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.56
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shilling from England. Issued in 1549. Struck in Silver (.675). Measures 29 mm and weighs 3.56 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust of King Edward VI facing right. (The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life 1549)
Reverse
Small oval garnished shield of arms dividing Royal monogram (Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1549  — mm. EY/Y 83%
1549  — mm. Y (117) 17%

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