Extremely Fine England Great Britain Edward VI silver 6 pence coin.
Spink S-2483, approx 27mm, 2.93g.
The "Boy King" son ofHenry VIII and Jane Seymour, ascended the throne at age 9 and ruled only six years.
Scarce first 6 pence coin type struck for Great Britain!
Rare variety with mint mark y (12:00 obverse) denoting struck 1551 at the London Tower Mint.
Well struck and centered.
Certified by NGC to XF Details Bent (not significantly distracting).
Obverse: Crowned facing bust of Edward with Tudor rose to left and denomination VI to right, EDWARD VI D G AGL FRN Z HIB REX (Edward VI by the grace of God King of England France & Ireland).
Reverse: Long cross fourchee over royal shield, POSVI DEV ADIVITORE MEV (I have made God my helper).