Record ID: ESS-1AA8DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold half-sovereign of Edward VI (AD 1547-1553), Second period issue dating AD 1549-1550. North no. 1908. The obverse depicts the bust of Edward VI, uncrowned facing right. The inscription reads SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EIVM [May the shield of fidelity protect him]. The reverse has an oval garnsihed shield with the initials E and R either side. The insctiption reads EDWARD VI D G ANG FRA Z HIB REX. Minted at the Tower. Dimensions: diameter: 29.7 mm; weight: 5.3g. Reference: North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage Volume 2. London: Spink and Son.
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chelmsford District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-94AE5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold half-sovereign of Edward VI (AD 1547-1553), dating AD 1549. North no. 1911. The reverse depicts the crowned bust of the king in profile facing right. The inscription reads EDWARD . VI : D . G . AG[L . FRA .] Z . HIB . REX. The reverse depicts a crowned garnished oval shield with the initials E and R either side and a V at the base. The inscription reads SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EVM. There is an arrow initial mark on both sides. Minted at the Tower of London. This coin has suffered some significant damage, both accidental and intentional. The edge is bent at one point…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.