Edward VI, 1547-1553. AV Sovereign, Second period, Southwark, im. Y. Struck 1549-1550. King enthroned holding orb and sword, rev. crowned royal arms beween lion and dragon. Rose at end of obverse legend. Small square stops. 10.69 g. Schneider 685 - same dies; N.1906; S.2433. A small dig in obverse field. Lightly toned. Good VF. Unusually well struck and possibly the finest in private hands for this rare issue. NGC AU Details - obv damage (8905348-005) Ex Sir Richard Ground (Spink 225, 22 September 2014), lot 65; Rev. A. Mallinson (Spink 39, 6 December 1984), lot 85 and R. C. Lockett (Part II, Glendining, 11 October 1956), lot 1858.