M & H
1551 Edward VI mm Y halfcrown
£3,995
Edward VI, fine issue, 1551-53, Halfcrown, 15.47g, 1551, m.m. y, king, crowned and holding sword, riding right on walking horse with plume on head, rev. shield over long cross fourchée (S.2479; N.1934)
A deeply toned and well balanced halfcrown with a very pleasing horseman. Overall Good Very fine with far more detail than most others available.
*** It is worth noting the finest known example of this type Halfcrown recently auctioned in Switzerland in May 2024 and achieved 70,000 CHF hammer, at the Geoffrey Cope sale.