Elizabeth I (1558-1603), countermarked 6 oz Shilling of Edward VI (current for Fourpence-Halfpenny), 1550, Tower I, 4.81g, m.m. ?/swan?, edward vi d g agl fra z hib rex, lozenge stops, bust 5, portcullis in field, rev. timor domini fons vite mdl, lozenge stops, garnished shield dividing e r (N.1989; S.2546; Stewartby p.532), pierced, about fine, very rareIn 1560 the remaining base Shillings of Edward VI were cried down to either Fourpence-Halfpenny (portcullis) or Twopence-Farthing (greyhound) to reflect their silver content.. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:Shirley-Fox bequest 1939C E Blunt
