England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Penny — Edward VI, Fine Silver Sovereign Type (1551–1553)
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About this coin
This small fine-silver penny is called the sovereign type because it shows the seated ruler. It is distinct from the contemporary base rose penny.
Obverse
The king sits facing on a throne, holding orb and sceptre. Two throne pillars are visible.
Script: Latin
Lettering
E D G ROSA SINE SPI
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn.
Reverse
A forked long cross crosses the quartered royal shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London; marks appear in the variant table.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Tun on both faces.
Identification and varieties
Hammered coinage. Lettering, stops and flan measurements vary. The table lists verified issue varieties, not a census of dies. Mintage is not established.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1551–1553) | London (Tower) | Tun | Seated king; sovereign type |