Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Edward VI (1547-1553), Second period, 6 oz. issue, Shilling, mm. uncertain, bust 3 (?), with portcullis countermark on obv. for the revaluation of 1559 to Fourpence-Halfpenny, 4.00g/4h (N 1989; S 2546). Host coin poor and chipped, countermark good very fine, very rare (£800-1,000)