Very Fine England Great Britain Edward VI silver 6 pence coin.
Spink S-2483, approx. 27mm, 2.86g.
The "Boy King" son ofHenry VIII and Jane Seymour, ascended the throne at age 9 and ruled only six years.
Scarcefirst 6 pencecointype struck for Great Britain!
Rare variety with mint mark y (12:00 obverse) denotingstruck 1551at 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).