Lot 199

Edward VI (1547-1553), Second Period, Second Issue, Half-Sovereign, mm Arrow

Ancient, British and World Coins, and Medals - 118 | C24009

Auction: 21 October 2024 at 10:00 BST

Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000

Description

Edward VI (1547-1553), Second Period, Second Issue, Half-Sovereign, mm Arrow, Southwark, * EDWARD .' VI : D .' G .' AGL .' FRA ' Z .' HIB .' REX *, youthful crowned and cuirassed bust right, rev. (m.m.) SCVTVM * FIDEI * PROTEGET * EVM, crowned oval and elaborately garnished shield, dividing E-R, 5.45g. (N.1911; S.2438). Choice extremely fine and about as struck. Portrait exceptional. A couple of natural trivial flaws in the field. The reverse well struck also.

Bt. Baldwins, around 2013, with ticket in hand of Steve Hill. £18,500

Ex. Spink Numismatic Circular, September 2010. Described as ‘full round coin. EF, very rare thus.’