England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Threepence — Edward VI, Fine Silver York (1552–1553)
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About this coin
York’s fine-silver threepence pairs the royal portrait with a reverse naming the city. The pierced mullet distinguishes its issue.
Obverse
The king faces forward wearing a crown, between a rose and III.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD VI D G AG FR Z HIB REX
Translation
Edward VI, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
The quartered arms lie over a fork-ended cross, surrounded by the city legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVITAS EBORACI
Translation
City of York.
Mints and mintmarks
York mint; pierced-mullet initial mark.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Pierced mullet.
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 (1552–1553) | York | Pierced mullet | Facing bust; III |