TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AV Sovereign (36mm, 11.19 g, 5h). Third period, crown gold coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: У. Struck 1551–1553. NGC AU 53.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 1294. Estimated: $ 30 000

British, Gold

Sold For $ 27 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AV Sovereign (36mm, 11.19 g, 5h). Third period, crown gold coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: У. Struck 1551–1553. Crowned and armored half-length bust right, holding sword over right shoulder and globus cruciger in left hand / Crowned coat-of-arms with crowned leopard and griffin supporters; all set on ornate frame with central titulus inscribed ER. Schneider 690 (same dies); North 1927; SCBC 2450. Some very minor planchet flaws on obverse. Well struck and richly toned. In NGC encapsulation 6499651-001, graded AU 53. Rare, especially with this Y initial mark.

Ex St. James 24 (23 September 2013), lot 43; Spink 208 (22 June 2011), lot 651.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Four – Lot 984–1341 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 10 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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