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Edward VI (1547-1553), Second Period, 8 oz. issue, Testoons, Durham House, mm. bow, bust 1 with frosted caul, transposed legends, 3.78g/3h (Bispham 3B; N 1923; S 2465C). Striking cracks at 4 and 5 o’clock, centres weak and scratches both sides, otherwise about fine, very rare
£200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Collection of Sixpences formed by the late Alfred Bole.

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The testoon or shilling, revived as a base silver denomination in 1549, was cried down to sixpence on 16 August 1551, hence the inclusion of coins of this denomination in the collection