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1 Sovereign - Edward VI 3rd period ND
| Gold (.917) | 11.31 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 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms supported by lion and dragon, 'ER' below
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: IhS'. AVTEM· TRANSIE'. PERMEDI'. ILLORV'. IBAT·
Lettering (regular font): IHS'. AVTEM· TRANSIE'. PERMEDI'. ILLORV'. IBAT·
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way
Comment
Mintmark appears at the top of both obverse and reverseInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Edward VI (3rd period) ND (1551-1553) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "mullet" or "mule" - a combination of two different animal designs on the reverse side of the coin. In this case, the coin features a crowned shield with a lion passant gardant (walking lion) on the left side and a crowned shield with a lion rampant (standing lion) on the right side. This design was used during Edward VI's third period of coinage, which lasted from 1551 to 1553, and was intended to symbolize the unity of the two kingdoms, England and France, under a single monarch.
