branch and ball on groundline
crowned bust to edge of coin in profile right holding sword
The Lamentation of Christ
D:G: AN: FR: ET
12h (BMC 885
Edward VI Sixpence, 3rd period, fine silver issue, mm tun branch and ball on groundlineEdward VI (1547 53),fine silver Sixpence, third period (1551 53), facing crowned bust, rose to left, value to right, initial mark tun, linear and beaded circles with large letter legend surrounding, EDWARD: VI: D; G; AGL; FRA; Z: hIB; REX:,rev. long cross fourche over quartered shield of arms, smaller letter legend, POSVI DEV; A DIVTOR E; mEV;, weight 2. 84g (N. 1938; S. 2483). Dark tone, weak in parts though with a charming portrait, practically very