Two Pound Piece: George V (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1911
Two Pound Piece: George V (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse) — Coins, by Bertram Mackennal (Australian, 1863–1931); Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855), made in England, George V, 1910-1936, dated 1911.
Benedetto Pistrucci, an Italian gem and coin engraver, is best known for his image of St. George and the Dragon, which is still used on coinage today. Bertram Mackennal, an Australian sculptor and medallist, was reported to be one of the few artists King George V liked and is most famous for designing the king's likeness. Physical description: gold; Diameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.).
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1969.222). The museum record attributes this piece to Bertram Mackennal (Australian, 1863–1931); Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) in England, George V, 1910-1936 around 1911. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Materials techniques
- gold
Identification
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- Coins
- Museum object number
- 1969.222
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