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Reverse
½ Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous London (1547–1551)
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| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1547–1551 |
| Denomination | ½ Sovereign |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.833) (833/1000 fine) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2391 |
Obverse
Crowned seated portrait, holding sceptre and orb, Tudor rose below.
HENRIC’ · 8’ : D’ · G’ · AGL’ · FRAN’ · Z HIB’ · REX :
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms with lion and griffin as supporters, crown below.
IHS’ · AVTE’ · TRANSIE’ · PER · MEDI’ · ILLOR’ · IBAT
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About the 1547 Half Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous – London
The 1547 Half Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous – London is a circulating ½ sovereign coin issued from 1547 to 1551, struck in 83.3% gold. Reverse design: Crowned shield of arms with lion and griffin as supporters, crown below.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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