Lot 161
Edward VI (1547‑1553), AV Half‑Sovereign, Second Period

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£4,200
Estimate: £3,200 - £5,200
Description
Edward VI (1547‑1553), AV Half‑Sovereign, Second Period, Second Issue, mm Y, 12 April 1549 ‑ April 1550, Southwark mint. Young crowned and cuirassed bust right, EDWARD .' VI : D : G : AGL '. FRA '. Z : HIB : REX, lozenge stops, rev. Crowned oval garnished royal Arms dividing E-R, SCVTVM * FIDEI * PROTEGET * EVM, rosette stops, The shield of faith shall protect him. 5.34gm. (Schneider 687; N.1908; S 2438). Very Fine, good visible detail in face and hair, pellet on cheek – die‑engraver’s central mark.

