Half Sovereign: Edward VI (obverse); Crowned Royal Arms

1549–50
Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Weight: 5.386
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Edward VI was crowned king of England in 1547 was he was nine years old.

Description

This Half Sovereign was struck at the Tower mint. Here the king is shown crowned, unlike a similar example also in the collection, 1969.175.
Half Sovereign: Edward VI (obverse); Crowned Royal Arms

Half Sovereign: Edward VI (obverse); Crowned Royal Arms

1549–50

England, Edward VI, 1547-1553

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