Five Pound Piece: Edward VII (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1902
Five Pound Piece: Edward VII (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse) — Coins, by Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855); George Edward de Saulles (British), made in England, Edward VII, 1901-1910, dated 1902.
Struck for inclusion in the proof commemorative sets of the new coinage of the reign, this piece was unusual in having a frosted or matte surface, produced by the application of acid. Non-proof five-pound pieces were also struck, but not for circulation. George Edward de Saulles was appointed chief engraver at the Royal Mint in 1892. At his death, the position was abolished for the sake of 'greater freedom in obtaining designs."
There is still, however, a body of engravers at the mint to carry out the work necessary in adapting coin designs and making the dies. Physical description: gold; Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.).
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1969.221). The museum record attributes this piece to Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855); George Edward de Saulles (British) in England, Edward VII, 1901-1910 around 1902. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
- Materials techniques
- gold
Identification
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- Coins
- Museum object number
- 1969.221
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