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½ Crown - Edward VI Fine Silver issue; with plume
1551 year| Silver (.929) | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1551 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.929) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Quartered coat of arms of King Edward VI over long cross fourchée.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: : POSVI · DEVM : ADIVTORE' . MEV' . У :
Lettering (regular font): : POSVI · DEVM : ADIVTORE' . MEV' . У :
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum adiutorem meum.
Translation: I have made God my helper.
Comment
Silver standard 11oz. 3dwt.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Edward VI (Fine Silver issue; with plume) 1551 from England is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. Edward VI was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, and he ascended to the throne at the age of nine after his father's death. His reign was marked by the English Reformation, which saw the country transition from Catholicism to Protestantism, and the establishment of the Church of England. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the young king and a plume, symbolizes his status as a powerful and influential leader.
