TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Halfgroat (21mm, 1.17 g, 10h). First period. Canterbury mint; im –. Struck April 1547-January 1549. VF.

Keystone 14 – The James P. Rosen Collection of English Coins
Lot: 146. Estimated: $ 1 500

Tudor: Edward VI, Silver

Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Halfgroat (21mm, 1.17 g, 10h). First period. Canterbury mint; im –. Struck April 1547-January 1549. Crowned and mantled bust right; EDOARD / CIVI TAS CAN TON, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1897; SCBC 2459 (plate coin in earlier editions). Slight double strike in legends. Toned. VF. Charming portrait. Very rare.

From the James P. Rosen Collection. Ex R.A. Shuttlewood (Spink 151, 15 March 2001), lot 226; J.F. Chown (Glendining, 4 April 1979), lot 136; R. Carlyon-Britton Collection (purchased en bloc by Seaby, 1959); E.C. Carter Collection (purchased en bloc by Baldwin’s, 1951); Sir John Evans Collection.

The distinct rendering of the king’s name as EDOARD is indicative that the engraver who produced this handsome and rare piece was French.

The final winners of all Keystone 14 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held at 10 AM on 12 June 2024.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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