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Two Guinea Piece: George III (obverse)

1773
designed by

John Sigismund Tanner

(British, 1705–1775)
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Culture
England, George III, 1760-1820
Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Weight: 18.066 g (0.64 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.210.a
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular gold coin features the side profile of a man facing right, wearing a laurel wreath. Thick, coiled hair flows down his neck. Raised Latin text, "GEORGIVS . III . DEI . GRA .", curves along the textured surface. Small, vertical notches form a serrated border around the rim. The man's lips are set in a straight line, and his eye looks forward toward the inscription.

Two Guinea Piece: George III (obverse)

1773

John Sigismund Tanner

(British, 1705–1775)
England, George III, 1760-1820

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