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Edward VI (1547-53) gold Sovereign ND, S-2433, N-1906 (very rare), 2nd Period of January 1549 to April 1550, Arrow mm, VF30 NGC, small details missing mainly because of a poor strike, some obverse cracks or crinkles in the gold alloy, full broad flan containing all portions of the legends, very few old abrasions for issue, reddish gold toning. All major design elements are clear, and the overall impression to the beholder is that of a decidedly above-average example of this briefly issued large gold coin depicting the young lad (12 to 13 years old at the time) struggling to be kingly, seated on the throne holding on to the implements of authority -- though he had almost none. He was the only son of Henry VIII, by the ill-fated Jane Seymour, who died from complications of giving birth to him. Sickly most of his short life, Edward the King developed tuberculosis, which ultimately killed him. As he declined, his powers were politically seized by a Council, including Edward Seymour, eldest brother of the king's third wife, Jane, who largely guided English policy until he was deposed and beheaded, and his position was assumed by the Duke of Northumberland -- at just about the time this gold coin was minted.From The Marston Collection of British Coins.

Estimate: 20000.00-25000.00 USD