HAMMERED COIN INSCRIPTIONS AND THEIR MEANINGS (EDWARD VI & MARY I)

OBVERSE LEGEND

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REVERSE LEGEND

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EDWARD VI

       
         

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIBER REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

IHS AUTEM TRANSIE PER MEDI ILLORU IBAT

But Jesus passing through their midst went His way

Edward VI Gold Sovereign

EDWARD VI D G ANGLIE FRANCIE Z HIBERNIE REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

IHESUS AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORUM IBAT

But Jesus passing through their midst went His way

Edward VI Gold Sovereign

EDWARD VI DEI GRA AGL FRAN ET HIBER REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

IHS AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MED ILLOR IBAT

But Jesus passing through their midst went His way

Edward VI Gold Sovereign

EDWARD 6 DI GRA AGL FRANCI HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

IHS AUTE TRANSIEN PER MEDIU ILLOR IBAT

But Jesus passing through their midst went His way

Edward VI Gold Half Sovereign

TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE MDXLIX

The fear of the Lord is the fountain of life 1549

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Gold Half Sovereign

SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EUM

The shield of faith shall protect him

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Gold Half Sovereign

SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EUM MDXLVIII

The shield of faith shall protect him 1548

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Gold Half Sovereign

LUCERNA PEDIBUS MEIS VERBUM TUUM

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Gold Half Sovereign

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIBER REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EUM

The shield of faith shall protect him

Edward VI Gold Half Sovereign

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

IHS AUTEM TRANSIE PER MEDI ILLORU IBAT

But Jesus passing through their midst went His way

Edward VI Gold Half Sovereign

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God England, France and Ireland King

PER CRUCE TUA SALVA NOS XPE REDE

By Thy Cross save us O Christ our Redeemer

Edward VI Gold Angel

EDWARD VI D G ANGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EUM

The shield of faith shall protect him

Edward VI Gold Crown

EDWARD VI D G AGL FR Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EUM

The shield of faith shall protect him

Edward VI Gold Crown

RUTILANS ROSA SINE SPINA

A dazzling rose without a thorn

EDWARD 6 D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Gold Crown

SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EUM

The shield of faith shall protect him

EDWARD VI D G AGL FR Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Gold Crown

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRANC Z HIBER REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

POSUI DEUM ADIVITORE MEUM

I have made God my helper

Edward VI Silver Crown

EDWARD VI D G AG FR Z HI REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EUM

The shield of faith shall protect him

Edward VI Gold Half Crown

RUTILANS ROSA SINE SPINA

A dazzling rose without a thorn

EDWARD 6 D GR AGL FR Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Gold Half Crown

SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EUM

The shield of faith shall protect him

EDWARD VI D G AG FR Z HI REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Gold Half Crown

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

POSUI DEUM ADIVITORE MEUM

I have made God my helper

Edward VI Silver Half Crown

TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE MDXLIX

The fear of the Lord is the fountain of life 1549

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

Edward VI Silver Shilling

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE MDXLIX

The fear of the Lord is the fountain of life 1549

Edward VI Silver Shilling

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

INIMICOS EIUS INDUAM CONFUSIONE

As for His enemies clothe them with shame

Edward VI Silver Shilling

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

POSUI DEU ADIUTORE MEUM

I have made God my helper

Edward VI Silver Shilling

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

POSUI DEUM ADIVTOREM MEUM

I have made God my helper

Edward VI Silver Sixpence

EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

CIVITAS EBORACI

City of York

Edward VI Silver Sixpence

EDWARD D G AGL FR Z HI REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

POSVI DEUM ADIVITORE MEUM

I have made God my helper

Edward VI Silver Groat

EDWARD D G AGL FR Z HI REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

CIVITAS LONDON

City of London

Edward VI Silver Groat

EDOARD 6 D G AGL FR Z HI REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

POSVI DEUM ADIVITORE MEUM

I have made God my helper

Edward VI Silver Groat

EDWARD VI D G ANG FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

POSUI DEUM ADIUTOREM MEUM

I have made God my helper

Edward VI Silver Threepence

EDWARD VI D G ANG FRA Z HIB REX

Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland

CIVITAS EBORACI

City of York

Edward VI Silver Threepence

EDOARD (Unknown)

Edward

POSUI (DEUM ADIUTOREM MEUM)

I have made (God my helper)

Edward VI Silver Half Groat

EDOARD (Unknown)

Edward

CIVITAS CANTOR

City of Canterbury

Edward VI Silver Half Groat

EDOARD (Unknown)

Edward

CIVITAS LONDON

City of London

Edward VI Silver Half Groat

E D G ROSA SINE SPINA

Edward VI by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

CIVITAS BRISTOLI

City of Bristol

Edward VI Silver Penny

ED6 D G ROSA SIN SPIN

Edward VI by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

CIVITAS BRISTOLI

City of Bristol

Edward VI Silver Half Penny

E D G ROSA SIN SPIN

Edward VI by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

CIVITAS BRISTOLI

City of Bristol

Edward VI Silver Half Penny

E D G ROSA SINE SPI

Edward VI by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

CIVITAS LONDON

City of London

Edward VI Silver Penny / Farthing

E D G ROSA SINE SPINA

Edward VI by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

CIVITAS LONDON

City of London

Edward VI Silver Penny / Half Penny

EDG ROSA SIN SPIN

Edward VI by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

CIVITAS LONDON

City of London

Edward VI Silver Half Penny

E D G ROSA SINE SPINA

Edward VI by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

CIVITAS EBORACI

City of York

Edward VI Silver Penny

         

MARY I

       
         

MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA

Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland

A DNO FACTU EST ISTUD Z EST MIRA IN OCUL NRIS

This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes

Mary I Gold Sovereign

MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA MDLIII

Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland 1553

A DNO FACTU EST ISTUD Z EST MIRA IN OCUL NRIS

This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes

Mary I Gold Sovereign

MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA MDLIIII

Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland 1554

A DNO FACTU EST ISTUD Z EST MIRA IN OCUL NRIS

This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes

Mary I Gold Sovereign

MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA MDLIII

Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland 1553

A DNO FACTU EST ISTUD Z EST MIRA IN OCULNRIS

This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes

Mary I Gold Ryal

MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA

Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland

A DNO FACTU EST ISTUD Z EST MIRABI

This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous

Mary I Gold Angel

MARIA D G A FR Z HIB REGINA

Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland

A DNO FACTU EST ISTVD Z

This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes

Mary I Gold Half Angel

MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGI

Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland

VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA

Truth is the daughter of time

Mary I Silver Groat

MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGI

Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland

VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA

Truth is the daughter of time

Mary I Silver Half Groat

         

PHILIP AND

MARY

     
         

PHILIP Z MARIA D G REX Z REGINA

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen

A DNO FACTU EST ISTUD Z EST MIRABILE

This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous

Philip & Mary Gold Angel

PHILIP Z MARIA D G REX Z REGI

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen

A DNO FACTU EST ISTUD Z EST MIR

This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous

Philip & Mary Gold Half Angel

PHILIP ET MARIA D G REX ET REGINA ANGL

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen of England

POSUIMUS DEUM ADIUTOREM NOSTRUM

We have made God our helper

Philip & Mary Silver Shilling

PHILIP ET MARIA D G R ANG FR NEAP PR HISP

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen of England, France and Naples, Prince and Princess of Spain

POSUIMUS DEUM ADIUTOREM NOSTRUM

We have made God our helper

Philip & Mary Silver Shilling

PHILIP ET MARIA D G REX ET REGINA AN

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen of England

POSUIMUS DEUM ADIUTOREM NOSTRUM

We have made God our helper

Philip & Mary Silver Sixpence

PHILIP ET MARIA D G R ANG FR NEAP PR HISP

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen of England, France and Naples, Prince and Princess of Spain

POSUIMUS DEUM ADIUTOREM NOSTRUM

We have made God our helper

Philip & Mary Silver Sixpence

PHILIP Z MARIA D G REX Z REGINA

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen

POSUIMUS DEUM ADIVTO NOS

We have made God our helper

Philip & Mary Silver Groat

PHILIP ET MARIA D G REX ET REGINA

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen

POSUIM DEUM ADIVTO NOS

We have made God our helper

Philip & Mary Silver Half Groat

P Z M D G ROSA SINE SPINE

Philips and Mary by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

CIVITAS LONDON

City of London

Philip & Mary Silver Penny

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