Edward VI (1547-53), second period, January 1549 - April 1550, Half-Sovereign, 4.96g, Southwark mint, m.m. Y, EDWARD.' VI: D.'G.' AGL.' FRA.' Z: HIB.' REX., small square stops, crowned and cuirassed bust right, rev. SCVTVM. FIDEI. PROTEGET. EVM., rosette stops, crowned oval shield dividing E-R (North 1911; Schneider 687 different dies; S.2438), slightly wavy flan, some encrustation in centre of shield, fine.
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000