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Coin (Crown) Showing Edward VI

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Coin with a knight on horseback. The coin is circular and made of metal, appearing to be old and weathered with a brownish-gray color and some blue and green visible on the edges. The knight wears a helmet with a visor, a breastplate, and carries a flag with a cross on it. The horse faces right and has a decorative saddle blanket. The coin's outer edge has a raised border with text that reads "EDWARD REX" at the top and appears to have more text at the bottom though it is not fully legible. The coin is set against a light gray background. The coin is titled "Coin (Crown) Showing Edward VI" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1551
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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