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½ Sovereign - Edward VI 2nd period; crowned bust ND
| Gold (.917) | 5.45 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1549-1550 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms with ornate scroll, mintmark above
Lettering: SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EVM
Translation: The shield of faith shall protect him
Comment
House of Tudor, Edward VI (1547-53), Second period (1549-50), London mint; Schneider 672Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Edward VI (2nd period; crowned bust) ND (1549-1550) 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 crowned bust of the young king, reflects the tumultuous period in which it was minted.
