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

Benedetto Pistrucci

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with a raised edge, featuring a man on horseback. The man wears a helmet with a plume and a cape flowing behind him. He holds a sword in his right hand. The horse has a long tail and appears to be rearing up on its hind legs. The horse's front legs are positioned over a creature with wings, a long tail, and sharp teeth. The creature lies on its back on the ground. The year "1893" is stamped at the bottom of the coin.

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750 × 730 px
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