1549-1550 Gold Half-Sovereign, Second Period – Edward VI

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The 1549-1550 Gold Half-Sovereign, Second Period - Edward VI

Gold Half-Sovereign issued in the reign of King Edward VI around 1549-1550. Second Period (Jan 1549-Apr 1550). SCBC 2435. North: 1908. Mint mark: arrow. Diameter 29mm and weighs 5.465g. Half-Sovereigns are worth 10 shillings.

Gold coins of Edward VI can have many variations, and they are expensive (starting at thousands of pounds going on to tens of thousands and even more).

The Obverse shows the bare head bust of the young King, wearing armour, facing right. Mint mark arrow then legend around is "SCVTVM FIDIE PROTEGET EVM", meaning 'The shield of faith shall protect him'. Inner circle of beads.

The Reverse shows a crowned, ornate oval, containing a quartered Royal shield. 'E R' divided across. Mint mark arrow then legend is "EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX +". Inner circle of beads.

Image credit: Museums Victoria
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1549. See Coins and Events of 1549
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VI (1547-1553)
Category: Half-Sovereigns. See more Half-Sovereigns coins and see which Half-Sovereigns coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1936 George V Edward VIII George VI Year of Three Kings ~ 2011 Large Medal ~ COA
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