1551 PCGS VF Edward VI 6 Pence Britain Hammered Boy King Silver Coin (24010702D)
Very Fine England Great Britain Edward VI silver 6 pence coin.
Spink S-2483, approx 26mm.
The "Boy King" son of Henry VIII, ascended the throne at age 9 and ruled only six years.
Scarce first 6 pence coin type struck for Great Britain!
Tun mint mark denoting date range 1551-3, struck at the London Tower Mint.
Well struck & centered.
Certified by PCGS to VF Detail Tooled.
Obverse: Crowned facing bust of Edward with Tudor rose to left and denomination VI to right, EDWARD VI D G AGL FRN Z HIB REX (Edward VI by the grace of God King of England France & Ireland).
Reverse: Long cross fourchee over royal shield, POSVI DEV ADIVITORE MEV (I have made God my helper).
