1551 Shilling – Edward VI

1551 to 1553 Shilling Edward VI Obverse

The 1551 Shilling - Edward VI

An Edward VI silver shilling, struck between 1551 and 1553 at the Tower Mint, London. Third period. SCBC 2482. Diameter 33mm and weight of 6.1g.

The Reverse shows the Royal coat-of-arms with a long cross fourchée (meaning with forked ends).

The Obverse shows a portrait of Edward VI. Tudor Rose on left. 'XII' on right is the mark of value, representing 12 pence (= one shilling).

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Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1551. See Coins and Events of 1551
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VI (1547-1553)
Category: Shillings. See more Shilling coins and see which Shilling coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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Edward VI, 1551–1553, fine silver shilling
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Edward VI Shilling, Fine silver issue 1551-3, Southwark mint
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Edward VI Silver Shilling Tun Initial Mark 1551-3
Edward VI Silver Shilling Tun Initial Mark 1551-3
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Edward VI Silver Shilling Tun Initial Mark 1551-3
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(1551-53) Great Britain Edward VI 1 Shilling Lot#JM9561 Silver! Cleaned. S-2482
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1549-1551 England King Edward VI Silver Shilling Tudor (2nd Period, 1st Issue)
1549-1551 England King Edward VI Silver Shilling Tudor (2nd Period, 1st Issue)
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