The 1551-1553 Threepence - Edward VISilver threepence of King Edward VI. Third period. Minted between 1551 and 1553 at the Tower (London) Mint. Diameter 21mm, weigh 1.52g. SCBC: 2485. North: 1940.
The Obverse shows the slightly facing bust of Edward VI. Mint mark is a 'tun' (a barrel). Legend is "?DVVARD · VI · D · G · AGL · FRA · Z · hIB · R?X". The 'III' to the right is a mark of value (three pence) to distinguish the coin from the very similar sixpence. Tudor rose to the left.
The Reverse is a cross fourchee over a coat of arms. Legend is "POSVI D?V : A DIVTOR ? · m?V".This coin graded as Good VF.
Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Rare
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1551. See Coins and Events of 1551
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VI (1547-1553)
Category: Three Pence. See more Three Pence coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | EDWARD VI SHILLING. £ 275.00 |
 | Edward VI hammered silver shilling £ 669.70 |
 | EDWARD VI (1547-1553). SILVER SHILLING. FINE SILVER ISSUE. £ 795.00 |
 | EDWARD VI (1547-1553) BASE SILVER ISSUE SHILLING. RARE £ 45.00 |
 | EDWARD VI. SIXPENCE. WELL STRUCK. NICE FULL FLAN £ 650.00 |
 | Edward VI Silver Hammered Sixpence. Fine Silver 1551-53. London Mint. Spink 2483 £ 220.00 |
 | Edward VI Silver Sixpence Coin London Mint mm Tun S2483 £ 255.50 |
 | Edward VI Silver Hammered Groat Posthumous Issue Henry VIII Bristol Mint 1547-51 £ 98.00 |
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