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Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
1777
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Gold
Diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Weight: 44.888 g (1.58 oz.)
The Norweb Collection 1969.211
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A pattern piece, this coin was not made for circulation.
Description
This is an extremely rare piece and one demonstrating the ability of the artist. Richard Yeo was appointed assistant engraver at the Royal Mint in 1749, chief engraver in 1775, and died in 1779. He was responsible for a large number of pattern pieces and for some of the currency coins of the period.
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