Modern coin – HCR39056

Obverse

Inscription:

EDWARD' VI REX ANGLI FRANC HIBERNI

Design:

Right-facing crowned bust of Edward VI; initial mark: bow

Reverse

Inscription:

TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITÆ MDXLVIII

Design:

Crowned and garnished oval shield enclosing royal arms, E R either side; initial mark: bow

Information

Category

English silver coin

Note

Ticket states coin is a pattern. Coin now considered official currency.

Period

Modern

Group

First Period (1547-1549)

Authority

England: kingdom

Person

Edward VI, king of England, 1547-1553

Reign

Dating

1548

Mint

Durham House (Modern)

Denomination

Shilling

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

4.2

Axis

Diameter (mm)

Acquisition collection reference

1833 MS Cat. 201

Acquisition date

1833

Source

Ashmolean Museum

Reference

North, J. J. - 1991 - English Hammered Coinage vol. 2 : 1896

Contributors to this coin record

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