66, Lot: 159. Estimate $100. Sold for $491. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Halfcrown (37mm, 15.34 gm). Southwark mint, mm: y. Fine silver issue, dated 1551. King riding right on horseback, holding sword on shoulder; horse caparisoned with plume on head; date below / Royal coat of arms over cross fourchée. North 1934; SCBC 2479. Toned, near Fine.

From the Paul McIlroy Collection.