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Unique ID: DOR-8E6211
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver shilling of Edward VI (1547 - 1553), probably dating to 1550 - 1553. The surface of the coin appears laminated and there is an area of copper corrosion. This may indicate that the coin is the base metal issue. The coin is bent and cracked.
Date: Post Medieval
Diameter: 29.93 mm
Weight: 3.28 g
Die axis: 9
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1553
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.28 g
Diameter: 29.93 mm
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Other reference: SCMS 019473
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Edward VI, Base silver, 1550-1553 (N 1943/1 - 1944/2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [ED]WARD [---] ANGL FRA Z HIB REX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield
Reverse inscription: TOMOR DOM[INI FONS] VITAE
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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