Edward VI (1547-53), coinage in the name of Henry VIII, 1547-51, Half-Sovereign, 5.86g, Tower mint, m.m. arrow, HENRIC:' 8: D.'G.' AG..' FRAN.' Z. HIB.' REX:, lozenge stops, Edward enthroned holding sceptre and orb, rev. HIS.' AVTE.' TRANSIE.' PER.' MEDI.' ILLOR.' IBAT, lozenge stops, crowned shield with supporters (N.1865; Schneider 645 different dies; S.2391), split from edge at 10 o'clock to king's shoulder, otherwise very fine.
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000