Edward VI 1549 Shilling, Durham House, mm bow head of Ceres facing right

head of Ceres facing right

34g (Burns 11

with the Eiffel Tower dominant on the skyline

a little weakly struck to right of centre

façade of the Guildhall

Edward VI 1549 Shilling, Durham House, mm bow head of Ceres facing rightEdward VI (1547 53),debased silver Shilling, Second Issue of 6oz 2dwt standard, 1549, Durham house mint omitting date, initial mark bow, bust type 2, taller crowned bust right, with notch below rear collar, within linear circle, legend with date surrounding with lozenge stops, initial mark Y both sides, EDWARD; VI; D; G; AGL; FRA; Z; HIB; REX. ,rev. oval quartered shield of arms on frame, E to left, R to right, linear circles and legend surrounding,