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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-B45DBA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1547
Date to: Circa AD 1549

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.9 g
Diameter: 29.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04636

Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half sovereign (or double crown, ten shillings, half pound or half laurel)
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Half-sovereign: Edward VI, not further defined (N 1865 - 1866, 1892 - 1893, 1907 - 1912, 1928, 1950)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right
Obverse inscription: EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX
Reverse description: Crowned garnished oval shield with ER to sides
Reverse inscription: SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EVM
Initial mark: Arrow
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine