England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Silver Half Crown — Edward VI, Plumed Horse (1551)
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About this coin
This early fine-silver half crown has a plume on the horse. It should be distinguished from the later unplumed equestrian type.
Obverse
The crowned king, in armour, carries a sword while his armoured, plumed horse advances right.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD VI D G AGLIE FRAN Z HIB REX
Translation
Edward VI, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
The royal arms occupy a shield over a fork-ended long cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering
POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEV
Translation
I have made God my helper.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London; marks appear in the variant table.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
y initial mark.
Identification and varieties
Hammered coinage. Lettering, stops and flan measurements vary. The table lists verified issue varieties, not a census of dies. Mintage is not established.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1551 | London (Tower) | y | Horse with plume |