1/2 Sovereign - Edward VI 2nd period, crowned bust

€52,394.00
IssuerEngland
Year1549-1550
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sovereign (1/2)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight5.45 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2438, North#1911
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Edward VI right, mintmark above
Obverse script
Obverse letteringEDWARD`, VI. D. G’, AGL’, FRA. Z. HIB’, REX·
(Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionCrowned quartered shield of arms with ornate scroll, mintmark above
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EVM
(Translation: The shield of faith shall protect him)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1549)  - mm. arrow (52) -
ND (1549)  - mm. grapple (122) -
ND (1549-1550)  - mm. Roman Y (Southwark) -
ND (1549-1550)  - mm. swan (111) -
ND (1550)  - mm. martlet (94) -
Catalog ID2563689830
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