Code: 13184
This is a Tudor silver shilling (12 pence) of King Edward VI, minted at the Tower of London in 1549 AD.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX: ( "Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland") crowned bust right, bust 5 of King Edward VI with legend around. mm Arrow
Reverse inscription: TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE MDXLIX' ("The fear of the Lord is the fountain of life 1549") oval shield dividing E R. mm Arrow
DENOMINATION: Shilling
CULTURE: Tudor England
DATE: 1547 - 1553 AD (this coin minted in 1549 AD)
Mint-Mark: 'Arrow' Tower
MATERIAL: Silver (debased)
SIZE: 31mm diameter
WEIGHT: 4.95 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink.2466
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Romsey, UK
