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George II, 1683-1760, King of Great Britian 1727 [obverse]

John Croker

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted is of a coin showcasing the profile of a man, identified as "GEORGIVS II" from the inscription along the edge. The man is portrayed with a laurel wreath on his head. The coin is predominantly a warm, coppery brown color. The profile of the man is shown in relief, with detailed curly hair and facial features rendered in a way that is slightly raised from the flat surface of the coin. The lettering around the edge is in upper case and follows the circular outline.

Artwork Details

Date
1731
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4529 × 4529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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