England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Threepence — Edward VI, Fine Silver Tower (1551–1553)
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About this coin
The Tower threepence belongs to the restored fine-silver coinage. Its reverse carries the royal motto rather than York’s city name.
Obverse
A facing crowned bust has a rose to the left and the value III to the right.
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
A quartered shield is set over a long cross with split ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering
POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV
Translation
I have made God my helper.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London; marks appear in the variant table.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Tun initial mark.
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 | Facing bust; III |