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 (1547-1553). SILVER SHILLING. FINE SILVER ISSUE. £ 96.71 |
 | Fine Silver Issue Edward VI Shilling, 3rd Period, Tun Mintmark, S2482 £ 245.00 |
 | Great Edward VI Hammered Silver Shilling MM Tun £ 618.70 |
 | A672 - Edward VI Silver Hammered Shilling. 1551-53 Tun Mintmark, Third Period £ 435.00 |
 | Edward VI Shilling Hammered Silver Coin £ 414.70 |
 | EDWARD VI (1547-1553). SILVER SHILLING. FINE SILVER ISSUE. £ 795.00 |
 | Edward VI hammered silver shilling £ 669.70 |
 | King Edward VI Fine Silver Issue Shilling 1551-53 Fair Condition Antique £ 245.00 |
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