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Edward VI: CM.M.157-R

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Titles

Edward VI

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VI (1547-53)
Engraver: Pingo, L.

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Description

This medal was given as an honorary reward, and presented to boys of the school Christ's Hospital, founded in 1553. Ones that were given out as prizes were punched however this one has been left as it was made.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 16.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Edward VI facing right, hat surmounted by a crown, small ruff, ermine robe, collar and George of the Garter.

  • Text: EDWARD . VI . D . G . ANG . FR . ET . HIB . REX. (in exergue) L . PINGO . F .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Open Bible.

  • Text: HEAR . READ . MARK . LEARN . (in exergue) CHRISTS HOSPITAL INST. MDLIII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.157-R
Primary reference Number: 227355

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

Citation for print

This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:

The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Edward VI" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227355 Accessed: 2024-04-27 06:31:36

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227355 |title=Edward VI |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-04-27 06:31:36|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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