England ½ Sovereign - Edward VI, 1551 – 1553
3rd period
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Sovereign - Edward VI
Year
1551 – 1553
Ruler
Edward VI
(1547–1553)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
5.65
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Sovereign - Edward VI from England. Issued from 1551 to 1553. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 32 mm and weighs 5.65 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing armoured half figure of Edward VI, holding sword and orb. (Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France & Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield of arms, flanked by 'ER'. (But Jesus, passing through the midst of them, went His way)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1551) | — | mm. y (117) | ||
| ND (1551-1553) | — | mm. Tun (123) |
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