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½ Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous; London ND
| Gold (.833) | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1551 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.833) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#129358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms with lion and griffin as supporters, crown below.
Lettering: IHS’ · AVTE’ · TRANSIE’ · PER · MEDI’ · ILLOR’ · IBAT
Unabridged legend: Ihs Autem Transit Per Medium Illorum Ibat
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Henry VIII (Posthumous; London) ND (1547-1551) coin is that it was minted posthumously, meaning after Henry VIII's death in 1547. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during the reign of Henry VIII's son, Edward VI, who was only nine years old at the time of his father's death. The coin's design features a portrait of Henry VIII, and its gold content is .833, which means it is made of 83.3% gold.
