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Five Guineas: George III (obverse)

1777
designed by

Richard Yeo

(British, 1720–1779)
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Culture
England, George III, 1760-1820
Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Weight: 44.888 g (1.58 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.211.a
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gold coin features an inscription circling a profile of George III facing right with long, curling hair tied by a ribbon and a laurel wreath. Raised text "GEORGIVS·III·" and "DEI·GRATIA·" flank the bust. A border of small, raised beads circles the outer rim. The polished gold surface shows fine horizontal scratching throughout.

Five Guineas: George III (obverse)

1777

Richard Yeo

(British, 1720–1779)
England, George III, 1760-1820

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