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Description: | A Post Medieval silver penny of Edward VI (AD1547-1553) or Mary and Philip (AD 1554-1558), dating AD 1550-8. The obverse depicts a double rose, the inscription reads either [---] ROSA S[INE SPINA]. The first letters could be either EDG, for Edward VI, MDG for Mary or PZMDG for Philip and Mary. Due to the condition of the coin it is impossible to say. The reverse depicts a long cross fourchee over the royal shield. The inscription reads [C]IVI / TAS / LON / D[ON]. The coin has been clipped and worn so that parts of the inscription are illegible. North (1975) no. 1942, 1963 or 1975.Dimensions: diameter: 15.26 mm; weight: 0.55g.Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
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