Date: c. 1547-50?

Description:

Edward VI (1547-53), coinage in the name of Henry VIII, Threepence, (19mm, 0.99 g, 6h). Struck 1547-circa 1550. / . SCBC 6489. Good Fine, toned, ragged edge.

• Good Fine (gF)
• Scarce

Obverse:

• Posthumous old head of Henry VIII coinage, Bust of early London Tower style facing semi right
• HENRIC’ 8 D’ G’ AG’ ET FRA’ Z HIB’ REX
  • Translates as “Henry 8 by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland”

Reverse:

• Shield over long cross fourchée
• CIVITAS DVBLINI
  • Translates as “City of Dublin”

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Tudor
• Edward VI (1547-53)
• Hammered

Further Reading:

• O’Brien Rare Coin Review: Posthumous Irish Coinage of Henry VIII