1 Sovereign - Edward VI 3rd period (1551–1553)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1551–1553 |
| Denomination | 1 Sovereign |
| Face value | £1 |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 11.310g · 0.3334 t oz |
| Shape | Round |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2450 |
Half-length crowned portrait of King Edward VI facing right, holding sword and orb
EDWARD'. VI: D': G'. AGL': FRA'. Z: hIBER': REX:
Crowned shield of arms supported by lion and dragon, 'ER' below
IhS'. AVTEM· TRANSIE'. PERMEDI'. ILLORV'. IBAT·
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The 1551 1 Sovereign - Edward VI 3rd period is a circulating 1 sovereign coin issued from 1551 to 1553, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 11.31g. Reverse design: Crowned shield of arms supported by lion and dragon, 'ER' below.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1551 1 Sovereign - Edward VI 3rd period worth?
No verified sale of the 1551 1 Sovereign - Edward VI 3rd period has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,031 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1551 1 Sovereign - Edward VI 3rd period?
Check the weight 11.31g and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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