© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Fine Sovereign - Edward VI 3rd period ND
| Gold (.958) | 15.55 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1551-1553 |
| Value | 1 Fine Sovereign (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#346747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tudor rose with square topped quartered shield of arms at centre, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: IhESV'x AVTEM'x TRANSIENS'x PER'x MEDIVM'x ILLORVM'x IBAT'x
Lettering (regular font): IHESV'X AVTEM'X TRANSIENS'X PER'X MEDIVM'X ILLORVM'X IBAT'X
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), Third period (1550-53), Sovereign of Fine Gold at 23 ct., valued at 30 shillings.During this period, there was also a sovereign of crown gold at 22 ct., valued at 20 shillings.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fine 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 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, which features a portrait of the young king and a shield with the royal arms, reflects the tumultuous period in which it was minted.
