England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Shilling — Edward VI, Durham House Transposed Legends (c.1549)
About this coin
Obverse
A crowned right-facing bust wears an elaborate tunic, surrounded by the Inimicos motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering
INIMICOS EIVS INDVAM CONFVSIONE
Translation
As for his enemies, I shall clothe them in shame.
Reverse
The small garnished royal shield is surrounded by Edward’s name and titles.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD VI D G ANG FRA HIBER REX
Translation
Edward VI, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
Durham House in the Strand, London; bow initial mark. This is not the city of Durham mint.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Bow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (c.1549) | Durham House, London | Bow | Bust 1; elaborate tunic; no frosting to crown caul |