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This specimen was lot 20073 in Ponterio sale 176 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $49,938. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. Edward VI, 1547-1553. Sovereign, ND (1549-50). Y. Southwark. Very Rare Edward VI Southwark Sovereign S-2433; North-1906; Fr-180. 168.4 grains. Boy king on throne holding sword and orb. Rv. Crowned shield supported by lion and rampant dragon, ‘ER’ initials in cartouche. A very sharp Second Coinage example. An old collector’s tag is included, which elucidates multiple pedigrees. Well-centered with bright surfaces, and beautifully detailed with strong facial features. The legends are complete on the round, nearly perfect planchet with only a tiny as made nick at 9 o’clock. Very Fine Plus. Ex: Spink, 1993 (private purchase at the ANA)."