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

Benedetto Pistrucci

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with a raised rim featuring a decorative pattern. The coin depicts a man on a horse. The man wears a helmet with a plume, a cape, and armor on one leg. The man holds a spear in his right hand. The horse rears up on its hind legs. The horse's front legs are bent at the knee. The horse's tail is long and flowing. Under the horse is a dragon on the ground. The dragon has a long neck and tail. The dragon has two legs and two wings. The dragon's mouth is open. The initials "B.P." are at the bottom. The background is dark gray.

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750 × 655 px
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