Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Half-Sovereign
Tower Mint, London
Edward VI (1547-1553) In the name of Henry VIII but depicting the young Edward VI on the throne
The half-sovereign was a ten shilling coin. This coin has been removed from a jewellry mount at four points around the edge.
Obverse Description
Edward VI enthroned facing holding a sword and orb; below, tudor rose partly removed from die; around, (mm removed on die) HENRIC 8 D G AGL FRANCI Z HIB REX
Reverse Description
A crowned shield quartered with the arms of England and France supported by a crowned lion at left and a dragon at right; below, HR removed from die or perhaps simply not struck up; around (mm none) IHS AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDI ILLOR IBAT (translation: But Jesus passing through the midst of them went his way)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1547-1551 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1547-1551
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Denomination
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Material
Gold
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.919 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
North 1865
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.99, no.1865 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.228, no.2391 Pages
