England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Half Sovereign — Edward VI, First Period, Southwark (1547–1549)
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About this coin
The first-period half sovereign names Edward himself and shows the young king enthroned. It was struck in twenty-carat gold.
Obverse
The youthful king sits with sceptre and orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD 6 D G AGL FRAN Z HIB REX
Translation
Edward VI, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A lion and dragon support the crowned royal shield; E appears below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IHS AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDI ILLOR IBA
Translation
But Jesus, passing through their midst, went on his way.
Mints and mintmarks
Southwark mint; E initial mark.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
E initial mark.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered gold. Dates are conventional issue ranges; legends and punctuation vary by die. The table records verified marks, not a complete die census. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1547–1549) | Southwark | E | Youthful enthroned king |