| Description: |
England. Edward VI, AD 1547 to 1553.
Denomination : Silver 6 pence. Mint :
London.
Date : Initial mark "tun" used in 1551 to 1553.
Reference :
Spink-2483.
Size : 26.2 x 26.5 mm. Weight : 2.69 grams.
Grade : Fine with a wavy flan
from having been slightly bent. This coin is a little nicer in the hand than the image
suggests.
Obverse : Head of Edward VI forward, flanked by a rose and the denomination
mark VI, with EDWARD VI D G ANGL FRA Z HIB REX around.
Reverse : Long cross over a
shield, with POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEV (meaning I HAVE MADE GOD MY HELPER). |
