Date: c. 1547

Description:

Edward VI (1547-53), coinage in the name of Henry VIII, Three-halfpence, 0.54g, (D.F. -; S.6492), scratch on obverse, full coin, weak portrait, clear legends,

• Fair / about Fine
• Extremely rare

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

 

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Further Reading:

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