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½ Sovereign - Edward VI 3rd period ND
| Gold (.9167) | 5.65 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1551-1553 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#108072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms, flanked by 'ER'.
Lettering: IHS' . AUTEM' . TRANSIENS : PER : MEDI' . ILLOR' . IBAT .
Translation: But Jesus, passing through the midst of them, went His way
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), Coinage in his own name, 22 carat gold half-sovereign.Mintmark y struck at Southwark.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Edward VI (3rd period) ND (1551-1553) 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 struggles between Catholicism and Protestantism, and the coinage of the time reflects this turmoil. The ½ Sovereign coin features a depiction of the young king on horseback, surrounded by symbols of the Christian faith, and it was likely minted to promote the Protestant religion. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
