Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Edward VI (1547-1553), Second period, Shilling, Durham House, mm. bow, bust 2, 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 £800-1,000

Provenance: P. Finn FPL 11, November 1997 (268); S.A. Bole Collection, Part V, DNW Auction 93, 26 September 2011, lot 1362