Coins and Historical Medals

Edward VI (1547-1553), Third period, 3 oz. issue, Shilling, mdli, Tower II, mm. lion, bust 6, normal legends, 5.20g/1h (N 1944/1; S 2473). Very fine, an exceptional example of this rare type £500-£600

Provenance: J. Shirley-Fox Collection; Lord Stewartby Collection, Part IV, Spink Auction 243, 28 March 2017, lot 1717