Edward VI AR Shilling – Fine Silver Issue (London Mint)

Medieval Silver Shilling of Edward VI

Obv: EDWARD’. VI: D’. G’. AGL’. FRA’. Z: hIB’. REX:, Facing crowned bust with Tudor rose to the left and XII (denomination) to the right, legend around.

Rev: POSVI DEVM:A DIVTOR E’. MEV’., Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée. MM: Tun

1551 – 1553 AD. ·  London Mint · S 2482

5.8g · 32mm

The fine silver coinage of Edward VI marked a brief restoration of higher-quality currency, with issues such as the shilling struck to a fineness of 11 oz. 3 dwt. (approximately .9375), slightly exceeding the traditional sterling standard of .925.