Edward VI Half-Sovereign, Southwark, mm E, XF45, EDWARD 6 legend

Edward VI (1547-53), gold Half-Sovereign, Southwark Mint, facing crowned robed figure of young boy King on ornate throne, holding orb and sceptre, rose below, legend with Roman lettering and beaded border surrounding, pierced lozenge stops, initial mark E both sides, probably struck over arrow on obverse, EDWARD: 6: D; G; AGL; FRAN; Z. HIB: REX.:, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, with lion and dragon supporters, E below, lis topped HR banner below, legend with Roman lettering and beaded border surrounding, IHS; AVTE; TRANSIE; PER: MEDI; ILLOR; IBAT', weight 6.04g (Schneider 665; N.1893; S.2430). Fully round though a little double struck in parts with some weaknesses, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF45, top of their population, and very rare with the Edward 6 legend.