Five Guineas: George I (obverse); Shields and Star of the Order of the Garter (reverse)
The coin on the left shows a man's head in profile, facing right, with curly hair and a leafy adornment. The words "GEORGIVS" and "REX" are visible on the coin along with some other letters. The coin on the right displays a cross with four shields, one at each end, and a star at the center of the cross. The shields contain various symbols and designs, including crowns, a harp and floral patterns. A crown sits atop the cross. The coins have a gold color, with a textured edge featuring small ridges.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 418 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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