Edward VI - Coronation Medal 1547 front Edward VI - Coronation Medal 1547 back
Edward VI - Coronation Medal 1547 photo
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Edward VI - Coronation Medal

1547 year
Gold 4.63 g 27.4 mm
Description
Location
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward VI (1547-1553)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1547
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.63 g
Diameter
27.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#311605
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription across four horizontal lines, year in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INSIGNIA
POTENTISSI
MI*REGIS*A
NGLIE*
1547

Translation: Insignia of the most potent King of England

Comment

Probably a counter or medalet struck partly with the die of a pattern for a half-sovereign, at the time of the King's coronation.