© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Sovereign - Edward VI 1st period ND
| Gold (.833) | 6.22 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1549 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.833) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#125255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms, supported by lion and dragon, 'E' below
Lettering: · IHS · AVTEM · TRANSIENS · PER · MEDI · ILLOR · IBA · E
Translation: But Jesus passing through the midst of them went His way
Comment
Struck in 20 ct Gold at the Southwark mint ('E' mintmark at top of reverse).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Edward VI (1st period) ND (1547-1549) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. 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 Protestant Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England, which had a significant impact on the country's religion, politics, and culture. The coin's design, featuring a youthful portrait of Edward VI, reflects the period's artistic style and the influence of the Renaissance.
