Two Pound Piece: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1820
Two Pound Piece: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse) — Coins, by Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855), made in England, George III, 1760-1820, dated 1820.
The five- and two-pound pieces struck for George III were only struck as patterns in this, the last year of the his reign. No pieces of either denomination were put into circulation. This very rare piece shows Pistrucci's Saint George as modified by Wyon. In the original the lance is broken; here the lance a been converted by Wyon into a sword, and it has appeared thus in future coinage. Later, in currency issues, the streamer disappears for a time for the helmet.
Physical description: gold; Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.).
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1969.213). The museum record attributes this piece to Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) in England, George III, 1760-1820 around 1820. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Materials techniques
- gold
Identification
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- Museum object number
- 1969.213
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