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Two Pound Piece: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)

Benedetto Pistrucci

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with profile of man on left side, facing right; hair curled, with feather; inscription around edge; "GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F: D:" on top half, "1890" on bottom; reeded edge. Gold coin with man on horse on right side; man wearing cape, holding spear; horse rearing up on hind legs; man under horse appears to be dragon; signature "B.P." on bottom right; reeded edge.

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900 × 396 px
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