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1551 NGC VF Edward VI 6 Pence Britain Hammered Boy King Silver Coin (26051603C)

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  • Very Fine England Great Britain Edward VI silver 6 pence coin.
  • Spink S-2483, approx. 27mm, 2.86g.
  • The "Boy King" son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, ascended the throne at age 9 and ruled only six years.
  • Scarce first 6 pence coin type struck for Great Britain!
  • Rare variety with mint mark y (12:00 obverse) denoting struck 1551 at the Southwark Mint.
  • Well struck and centered with excellent portrait of the king.
  • Certified by NGC to VF Details Edge Filing (not distracting). 
  • 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).