Summary

Silver coin; Denomination: Threepence
Royal Mint, London (Tower Mint)
Edward VI (1547-1553) Third Period

This coin has been gilded.

Obverse Description

Crowned facing bust of the King dividing a rose and the denomination III, wearing an ermine robe and the collar of the Garter, within a bead circle; around, (mm. tun) EDVVARD VI D G AG FR Z HIB REX

Reverse Description

Royal shield, quartered with the arms of England and France on a cross fourchee; around outside a double circle, (mm. tun) POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV (translation: I have made God my helper)

Edge Description

Plain

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