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Five Pound Piece: St. George and the Dragon (reverse)

1893
designed by

after Benedetto Pistrucci

(Italian, 1784–1855)
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Culture
England, Victoria, 1837-1901
Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
Weight: 39.707 g (1.4 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.220.b
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular, polished gold coin features a ridged border. Within, a nude St. George in a crested helmet and flowing cape sits atop a rearing horse, wielding a sword above a grounded, winged dragon. At the bottom, the year 1893 is inscribed beside the initials B.P. Fine, radiating scratches cover the surface, catching the light across the relief.

Five Pound Piece: St. George and the Dragon (reverse)

1893

Benedetto Pistrucci

(Italian, 1784–1855)
England, Victoria, 1837-1901

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