Edward VI Sovereign, third period, Tower Mint I, mintmark Y

Edward VI (1547-53), gold Sovereign of Twenty Shillings, struck in 22 carat gold, third period (1550-53), Tower I Mint, half-length, crowned armoured figure of king right, holding orb and sword, legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, initial mark y both sides, :EDWARD; VI: D; G; AGL': FRA Z: hIB; REX., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, with crowned lion and dragon supporters, ER on banner below, y: IhS'. AVTEm: TRAnCI; PER mEDIV; ILLOR; IBAT., weight 10.87g (Schneider 690; N.1927; S.2450). Attractively toned, light x scratch on reverse by dragon, series of light digs in obverse field, otherwise well struck for issue, especially on reverse, a pleasing very fine.