1551 Rare Edward VI (6th) hammered base silver York penny 3rd period
A very rare Edward VI York penny - 1551 (C12). Central Tudor rose, legend around. E D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Edward by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn. Quartered shield of arms over long cross. York mint, very base issue. Due to their low fineness, the base pennies were devalued to halfpennies until they were replaced by the fine silver issue towards the end of 1551. The item "1551 Rare Edward VI (6th) hammered base silver York penny 3rd period" is in sale since Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\British\Hammered (Pre-c. The seller is "sheffieldsilvester" and is located in Sheffield. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Period: Tudor (1485 - 1603)
- Country of Origin: Great Britain
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Features: Hammered
- Denomination: Penny
- Metal: Silver
- Era: Edward VI