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Edward VI as a Child 1538 - Hans Holbein the Younger

Location United States
Year 1978
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Composition Gold (.999) plated silver (.925)
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Obverse description High-relief portrait effigy of the young Prince Edward in three-quarter view, depicted in ornate royal dress with a feathered cap. His right hand is raised open in a gesture of greeting while his left hand holds a rattle. A circular legend appears in the lower field.
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Obverse lettering PARVVLE PATRISSA, PATRIÆ VIRTVTIS ET HÆRES ESTO, NIHIL MAIVS MAXIMVS ORBIS HABET. VIX POSSVNT COELVM ET NATVRA DEDIS PATRIS, VICTVS HONORET
Reverse description The reverse features an elaborate eight-part decorative wreath of stylized feather-like foliate ornaments surrounding a central recessed field bearing the inscription. The overall composition is symmetrical and highly detailed in relief.
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