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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-623DC8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1549
Date to: Circa AD 1551

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 5.8 g
Diameter: 32.8 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Edward VI, Fine silver, 1550-1553 (N 1937)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with XII on right of coin and Tudor Rose on left. Apostrophe and pellet stops in legend. Letters are irregular, coin has possibly been double struck or bounced while striking. Spelling errors in legend
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DLE AGL FR FRA Z HIB REX
Reverse description: Royal shield and legend divided by long cross fourchee. The arm of the cross on the inner circle on the right and base do not match or join with the arm of the cross in the outer part of the coin. Apostrophe and Pellet stops in legend. Reverse initial mark in 4th quarter after MEV in legend. Spelling errors in legend.
Reverse inscription: POSVVI/DEVV A/DIVOR/E MEV
Initial mark: Y
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine