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

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

CountryEngland Year1549 Denom1 Shilling MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£6.34
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1549
Denomination1 Shilling
Face value5p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight4.710g
Diameter29.5mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2466
Obverse

Crowned and mantled bust of King Edward VI facing right, legend around.

[im] EDWARD'. VI'. D'. G'. AGL'. FRA'. Z'. HIB'. REX

Reverse

Oval shield of arms with ornate scroll and flanked by royal cypher, all within inner circle, legend around.

[im] TIMOR'. DOMINI'. FONS'. VITI : M : D : XLIX

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.1514
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £6.34

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

The 1549 1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period – 2nd issue is a circulating 1 shilling coin, struck in silver. It weighs 4.71g and measures 29.5mm across. Reverse design: Oval shield of arms with ornate scroll and flanked by royal cypher, all within inner circle, legend around.

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 – 2nd issue worth?

No verified sale of the 1549 1 Shilling - Edward VI 2nd period – 2nd issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £6.34 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

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

Check the weight 4.71g and diameter 29.5mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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