Ancient, British & World Coins, Commemorative Medals and Books

Edward VI (1547-1553), Shilling, Durham House, mm. bow, transposed legends, wire-line inner circles, 4.75g/12h (Bispham 4D; N 1925; S 2472A). Small striking split at 4 o’clock and slightly crimped, otherwise fine with a clear portrait, extremely rare
£1,200-1,500

Provenance: P. Finn FPL 11, November 1997 (268), recté S 2472A, with his ticket stating ‘The best I have seen of the bust’