Gold coin with two sides. Left side: - Profile of a woman facing left with hair in a bun. - Woman has a necklace. - Inscription around edge of coin reads "VICTORIA D G BRITANNIARUM REGINA F D". - Edge of coin has raised dots. Right side: - A woman standing on the right side, wearing a crown and long dress with floral embellishments. - The woman's right arm is straight down and holds the lion's mane; her left arm is bent at 90 degrees. - A lion standing on the left side looking left. - Inscription at top reads "DIRECTUS DEUS GRESSUS MEOS". - Inscription at bottom reads "MDCCCXLIV" and "W W YON R A". - Edge of coin has raised dots.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 410 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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