Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 26 29 Aug 2018
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Edward VI. 1547-1553. AV half sovereign. 6.25 gm. 29 mm. 96.5 grains (full weight). Posthumous issue, Henry VIII. Southwark mint. King on a throne, facing / Shield of arms supported by leopards; letter E below shield. S. 2394. N. 1866. SCBI 47 (Schneider). Good Fine to About Very Fine; typical irregular strike, though with clear representation of king seated on throne; crimp mark to left (obverse); chipped flan at 6 (though coin is full weight); fresh surfaces and pleasing light golden toning; appealing example of this difficult issue.