Sixpence of Edward VI

James Mills asked for a valuation on this coin, which he described as a shilling of Edward VI.

This is certainly a coin of Edward VI, which was struck during the Fine Coinage and the mint mark (a letter y) dates in to 1551. On the obverse is a facing bust of the king, with a rose to the left and VI to the right. Therefore, instead of being a shilling, this is a sixpence.

Valuation

This isn’t a particularly scarce coin but it is the first sixpence struck to circulate in England. A couple of cracks show up in the edge, there looks to be another on the king’s cheek and overall the coin would grade no better than Fair. In its present condition I’d price it no higher than £45.

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