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Medal Commemorating the Arrival of George I in England

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored circular medal with raised border. The front features a profile portrait of a man with curly hair, wearing a garment with folds and lines. The man's face is turned to the right. The raised text around the top edge reads "GOD GIVEN G MAG BR LITERA FVLMEN".

Artwork Details

Date
1714
Medium
Silver, gold
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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