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Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)

1777
designed by

Richard Yeo

(British, 1720–1779)
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Culture
England, George III, 1760-1820
Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Weight: 44.888 g (1.58 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.211
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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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.

Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)

1777

Richard Yeo

(British, 1720–1779)
England, George III, 1760-1820

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