Edward VI, half sovereign, Second Period (Jan. 1549 – April 1550),

Edward VI, half sovereign, Second Period (Jan. 1549 – April 1550), uncrowned youthful portrait facing right, 'SCVTUM' legend on obverse, rose stops, mm. Arrow (used 1547 through 1549, thus struck in 1549), rev. crowned oval garnished shield, 'E R' split at lower sides, his name and royal titles for legend, another mm. Arrow at beginning of legend, 5.44gms. (S.2435; North 1908, Rare), certified and graded by PCGS as About Uncirculated 55, a beautiful coin, about equal to the SCBC plate coin, struck on a choice, fully formed flan, legends and inner circles as well as the rims unusually fine, the all important bust of the boy king truly pleasing (tiny die break from rim to his forehead), all sheathed in premium gold toning; in short, a very rare coin in this state of preservation, seldom available-a Tudor treasure!
*ex. C. Anthony, purchased Seaby, 1948
Major W. Tapp, 1884-1959, DNW, 15/3/2017, lot 10
Roderick Richardson ticket 'Attractive portrait, toned, GVF [good very fine]'
One of the curious qualities about Henry VIII's son's coins is the placement of Edward's name and titles on the reverse of some of his money. At this time, in 1549, the Royal Mint was charged with changing the titles from those of Henry to his son's, which confusion may partially account for this practice

Estimate: 13000 - 15000 USD