1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period; 1st issue obverse
Obverse
1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period; 1st issue reverse
Reverse

1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period 1st issue (1549)

CountryEngland Year1549 Denom1 Shilling MetalSilver (.675) Melt £3.17
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1549
Denomination1 Shilling
Face value5p
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver (.675) (675/1000 fine)
Weight3.490g · 0.0757 t oz
Diameter29.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2465C
Obverse

Crowned bust of King Edward VI facing right. Locally produced bust wearing elaborate tunic with prominent collar.

TIMOR · DOMINE · FONS · VITÆ · M · D · XLIX

Reverse

Small oval garnished shield of arms dividing Royal monogram. Shield heavily garnished in different style.

· EDWARD' . VI . D' . G' . ANGL · FR' · E · HIB · REX ·

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.0757
Melt value £3.17

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About the 1549 1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period – 1st issue

The 1549 1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period – 1st issue is a circulating 1 shilling coin, struck in 67.5% silver. It weighs 3.49g and measures 29mm across. Reverse design: Small oval garnished shield of arms dividing Royal monogram. Shield heavily garnished in different style.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1549 1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period – 1st issue worth?

No verified sale of the 1549 1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period – 1st issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £3.17 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1549 1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period – 1st issue?

Check the weight 3.49g and diameter 29mm and the metal (67.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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