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½ Sovereign - Edward VI 2nd period; uncrowned bust ND
| Gold (.917) | - | 29 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) |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#95277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal shield of arms, flanked by 'ER'
Script: Latin
Lettering: EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX
Translation: Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Edward VI (2nd period; uncrowned 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 an uncrowned bust of the young king, reflects the tumultuous period in which it was minted.
