England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Silver Half Crown — Edward VI, Unplumed Horse (1551–1553)
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About this coin
The unplumed half crown continues Edward’s equestrian fine-silver series. Its horse lacks the plume of the earlier 1551 design.
Obverse
The crowned king holds a sword on a horse moving right. A date appears below; the horse has no plume.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX
Translation
Edward VI, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A long cross extends behind the quartered arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering
POSVI DEVM A DIVITOR E MEVM
Translation
I have made God my helper.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London; marks appear in the variant table.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Tun 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) | Tun | Horse without plume | |||
| 1552 | London (Tower) | Tun | Horse without plume | |||
| 1553 | London (Tower) | Tun | Horse without plume |