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Two Guinea Piece: Ornate Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)

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.b
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
One side of a gold coin features an inscription circling a central image. A detailed crown tops an ornate coat of arms divided into four sections. The upper left section shows three walking lions and one rearing lion, while the upper right features three stylized fleurs-de-lis. A winged harp occupies the lower left, and a galloping horse sits in the lower right. Fine ridges line the coin's circular edge.

Two Guinea Piece: Ornate Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)

1773

John Sigismund Tanner

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

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