IRELAND. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Sixpence (23mm, 1.93 g, 4h). Class II. Dublin mint; im: –/boar's head. Posthumous issue in the name of Henry VIII, struck 1547-circa 1550. Crowned bust facing slightly right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. D&F 214; SCBC 6486. Dark toning, slightly irregular edge, areas of soft strike. Near VF. Charming portrait of crude local style. Rare.
