Edward VI as a Child 1538 - Hans Holbein the Younger

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1978
TypeReligious medal
CompositionGold (.999) plated silver (.925)
Weight31.53 g
Diameter44.3 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeLettering followed by 4 symbols
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
Notice
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Obverse descriptionChild in royal clothing, right hand opened in greeting, left hand holding a rattle.
Obverse letteringPARVVLE PATRISSA, PATRIÆ VIRTVTIS ET HÆRES ESTO, NIHIL MAIVS MAXIMVS ORBIS HABET. VIX POSSVNT COELVM ET NATVRA DEDIS PATRIS, VICTVS HONORET
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionEllaborate featherlike 8-piece wreath
Reverse letteringEDWARD VI AS A CHILD 1538 HANS HOLBEIN the YOUNGER
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1978 FM - Proof - 2 221
Catalog ID7387810860
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