England, Tudors – Edward VI (r. 1547-1553) Silver Shilling

Description

Renaissance Period. Kingdom of England. House of Tudor. Edward VI (r. 1547-1553) AR (Silver) shilling. Mint of London (Tower); Third Period issue, struck 1551-1553. Choice Fine; scarce.

Design: Crowned bust of Edward facing; the Tudor Rose (combination of the red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York) to left, XII (12 = mark of value) to right / Coat of arms of the Kingdom of England

Reference: North 1937.

Dimensions: 31 mm / 5.80 gm

Condition: Choice Fine; edge cuts, some areas of weakness. A fine portrait of the young and short-lived king.