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Mint mark: lys. Reverse legend reads: FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM, “I will make them one nation“. The laurel was

Third and fourth issues. Mint mark: ermine.

Second issue, mint mark: cross crosslet

A second period half sovereign minted between January 1549 – April 1550. Reverse legend reads: SCVTVM * FIDEI * PROTEGET

Introduction of the testoon The testoon was the forerunner of the shilling. Although Henry VII introduced the coin around 1489,

Second coinage groat. The Cardinal’s hat below the shield and the T-W either side indicating that this was issued in

Obverse legend:  CNVT REX ANGLORV Reverse legend: EADÞERD ON P•EALI