Who created "Edward VI (r. 1547–53)"?

Edward VI (r. 1547–53) was created by The Royal Mint in 1552.

What medium is "Edward VI (r. 1547–53)"?

Edward VI (r. 1547–53) is Gold.

Is "Edward VI (r. 1547–53)" in the public domain?

Yes, Edward VI (r. 1547–53) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Edward VI (r. 1547–53)

The Royal Mint

1552

Medium

Gold

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 7/16 in. (37 mm.)

Classification

Coins

Culture

British

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Joseph H. Durkee, 1898

Accession Number

99.35.7220

Tags

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite gold coin, minted by The Royal Mint in1552, bears the profile portrait of Edward VI, the boy-king who ruled England from 1547 to 1553. As the son of Henry VIII and Jane, Edward ascended the throne at just nine years old, presiding over a pivotal era of religious reform under Protestant advisors like Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset. Struck during his short reign, this sovereign—measuring 1 7/16 inches (37 mm) in diameter—served not only as legal tender but as a symbol of Tudor monarchy, showcasing the king's youthful features alongside the royal coat of arms. Crafted in high-re...

Edward VI (r. 1547–53)

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