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Sovereign of Twenty Shillings: Edward VI (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with a portrait of a man wearing a crown, holding a sword and an orb. The man is depicted facing right. He wears a robe with puffy sleeves and a collar. The crown has a cross on top. The coin has a beaded border. The words "EDWARD VI REX" are written along the top edge of the coin. Additional text surrounds the bottom edge. The coin rests on a gray background.

Artwork Details

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750 × 716 px
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