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POST MEDIEVAL COIN
1547
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver penny of Edward VI (1547-1553) issued with the name and portrait of Henry VIII (1509-1547). Minted at Canterbury, 1547-1551. Initial mark: none. Roman lettering (North 1991: 120, ref: 1887).Obverse: [ ]ROSA (lozenge) SINE (lozenge) SPI[ ]; Three quarters bust rightReverse: CIVI/[ ]/CAN/TOR; Square shield over a long cross fourchée dividing the legendDiameter: 15.6mm. Weight: 0.65g. DA=12:6.North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
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