England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Shilling — Edward VI, Third Very Base Issue, Lion (1551)
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About this coin
The lion mark identifies this Tower workshop’s very base profile shilling. Its Timor reverse and right-facing portrait precede the restored silver designs.
Obverse
Crowned bust of the king facing right.
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 MDLI
Translation
The fear of the Lord is the fountain of life; 1551.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower II workshop; lion initial mark.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Lion initial mark.
Identification and varieties
Very base third issue, struck in 1551 before the fine-silver recoinage. A date reading 1550 can come from a reused die. Portrait, stops and lettering vary. No annual mintage is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1551 | London (Tower II) | Lion | Bust 6; MDLI |