Victoria "Gothic" crown
1847
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 155 mm.
Classification
Coins
Culture
British
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ada Peluso, and Romano I. Peluso, in memory of Ignazio Peluso, 2000
Accession Number
2000.224.11
Tags
Art Historical Context
The Victoria "Gothic" crown, designed by British engraver William Wyon in 1847, is a striking silver coin that captures Queen Victoria’s profile in elegant relief. Measuring 155 millimeters in diameter, this unusually large piece stands out among standard circulating currency. Its classification as a coin belies its refined execution, which elevates it to the level of sculptural art within the Metropolitan Museum’s European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection. Wyon’s design reflects the Victorian fascination with the Gothic Revival, employing intricate lettering and architectural motifs ...
About the Artist
William Wyon · 1795–1851
British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton