*Edward VI (1547-51), First Period, Tower I mint, half-sovereign, m.m. arrow on both sides, obv., portrait of Edward enthroned, issued in the name of Henry VIII with legend henric' 8 d g angl franc z hiber rex, large pierced lozenge stops, rev., crowned shield with supporters, ihs avtem transiens per medivm illor ibat, trefoil (or broken saltire) stops, 6.28g (cf Schneider 644-5, var.; N. 1865; S. 2391), weakly struck in places, about very fine (800 - 1200)