1/2 Sovereign - Edward VI 1st period

€125,255.00
IssuerEngland
Year1547-1549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sovereign (1/2)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.833)
Weight6.22 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2430
Obverse descriptionYouthful enthroned portrait of King Edward VI holding orb and sceptre
Obverse script
Obverse letteringEDWARD` . 6 . D` . G` . AGL` . FRAN` . Z . HIB` . REX · . ·
(Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of arms, supported by lion and dragon, `E` below
Reverse script
Reverse lettering· IHS · AVTEM · TRANSIENS · PER · MEDI · ILLOR · IBA · E
(Translation: But Jesus passing through the midst of them went His way)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1547-1549)  - Southwark mint -
Catalog ID1863585160
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