crescent in second and fourth quarter
with evidence of crack repair
a wonderful example of this popular issue
a little softly-struck at centre of reverse
Edward VI gold Half Sovereign crescent in second and fourthEdward VI (1547 53), gold Half Sovereign of Ten Shillings, third period (1550 53), Tower Mint, half length armoured figure of King right, holding orb and sword, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, initial mark tun, lozenge stops, EDWARD; VI: D; G; AGL': FRA': hIB': REX: rev. crowned shield of quartered arms, frosted interior to crown, E to left of shield, R to right, his; AVTEm: TRANSIE'. PER mEDI; ILLO; IBAT. 5. 47g (Schneider