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Five Pound Piece: Portrait of Edward VII (obverse)

1902
designed by

George Edward de Saulles

(British)
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Culture
England, Edward VII, 1901-1910
Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
Weight: 39.916 g (1.41 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.221.a
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gold coin features defined lines and a Latin inscription circling a central image. Edward VII is depicted in profile from the shoulders up facing right with short, textured hair and a full beard. A beaded border encircles the inscription: "EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:". Small letters reading "De S." are visible below the neck. The warm yellow surface has a soft, metallic sheen.

Five Pound Piece: Portrait of Edward VII (obverse)

1902

George Edward de Saulles

(British)
England, Edward VII, 1901-1910

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