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

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1777

Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse) — Coins, by Richard Yeo (British, 1720–1779), made in England, George III, 1760-1820, dated 1777. 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. Physical description: gold; Diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.).

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Historical context

Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1969.211). The museum record attributes this piece to Richard Yeo (British, 1720–1779) in England, George III, 1760-1820 around 1777. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.

Physical characteristics

Dimensions
Diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Materials techniques
gold

Identification

Source note
All details come from the object's own museum catalogue record; nothing has been copied from other entries.
Museum object name
Coins
Museum object number
1969.211

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