BRITISH COINS, Edward VI, Silver Shilling, base issue, with portcullis countermark in obverse field to revalue coin at Fourpence and Halfpenny during reign of Elizabeth I in 1560, coin dated in Roman numerals, 1549, Southwark mint, crowned bust left, portcullis stamped in field in front of face, initial mark Y both sides, rev quartered shield of arms, 2.97g (N 1989; S 2546). Coin cracked and re-joined, two large chips on edge, countermark clear and genuine, host coin fair, countermark fine and extremely rare. £600-800
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