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Five Pound Piece: Crowned and Heavily Mantled Shield of Arms (reverse)

1826
designer

Jean Baptiste Merlen

(French, 1769–1850)
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Culture
England, George IV, 1820-1830
Medium
gold
Measurements

Weight: 39.754 g (1.4 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.215.b
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Not on view
Print
A gold coin features a central coat of arms draped in a tasseled mantle and topped by a large crown. The shield is divided into sections depicting lions and a harp, with a smaller central shield showing a horse. On either side, the mantle hangs with thick tassels. Raised Latin lettering follows the curved upper edge, while a ridged border circles the reflective gold surface.

Five Pound Piece: Crowned and Heavily Mantled Shield of Arms (reverse)

1826

Jean Baptiste Merlen

(French, 1769–1850)
England, George IV, 1820-1830

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