England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Shilling — Edward VI, Second Period Second Issue, Southwark (1549–1550)
About this coin
Obverse
The crowned king faces right in an elaborate robe.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX
Translation
Edward VI, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A decorated oval shield contains the royal arms, with E and R at its sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering
TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE MDXLIX / MDL
Translation
The fear of the Lord is the fountain of life; 1549 or 1550.
Mints and mintmarks
Southwark mint; Y initial mark.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Y on both faces.
Identification and varieties
Debased profile shilling. Dates may be in Roman numerals; abbreviations, stops and portrait details vary by die. Measurements are recorded specimens. The table is not a complete die census; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1549 | Southwark | Y | Bust 5; MDXLIX | |||
| 1550 | Southwark | Y | Bust 5; MDL | |||
| 1550 | Southwark | Y | Bust 6; MDL |