The 1549 Shilling - Edward VI (Canterbury 2468)Base Silver Shilling of Edward VI struck at the Canterbury mint with mint mark "t". Dated (on reverse) 1549 in Roman Numerals. Diameter 30mm and weighs 4.68g. Second period, second issue. SCBC: 2468; North 1921.
There's a lot of variations of this shilling, it is an interesting period of history. The coins were often debased at this time. The coins themselves often sell for less than £500.
The Obverse shows the crowned bust of Edward VI, the boy King (in 1549 he was aged about 12), facing right.
The Reverse shows a coat-of-arms with ornate decoration. MDXLIX is date of 1549.Coin shown graded as VF.
Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Not known
SCBC: 2468
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1549. See Coins and Events of 1549
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VI (1547-1553)
Category: Shillings. See more Shilling coins
and see which Shilling coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | EDWARD VI SHILLING. £ 275.00 |
 | EDWARD VI (1547-1553). SILVER SHILLING. FINE SILVER ISSUE. £ 795.00 |
 | EDWARD VI (1547-1553) BASE SILVER ISSUE SHILLING. RARE £ 45.00 |
 | 1547-53 Edward VI Shilling Coin mm Y Tower Mint £ 617.68 |
 | A465 - Edward VI Silver Hammered Shilling. 1550 Second Period. Second Issue £ 425.00 |
 | EDWARD VI (1547-1553). SILVER SHILLING. FINE SILVER ISSUE. £ 245.00 |
 | Edward VI hammered silver shilling £ 669.70 |
 | Edward VI Shilling Second Period Second Issue Southwark 1550 - nF - VERY SCARCE £ 291.55 |
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