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

1902
designed by

after Benedetto Pistrucci

(Italian, 1784–1855)
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Culture
England, Edward VII, 1901-1910
Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
Weight: 39.916 g (1.41 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.221.b
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gold coin features a relief of St. George on a rearing horse, facing right. The muscular, nude figure wears a helmet and billowing cape while wielding a short sword. Below the horse, a winged dragon lies beside a broken spear. The date "1902" is embossed at the bottom. A ridged border encircles the round, polished surface.

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

1902

Benedetto Pistrucci

(Italian, 1784–1855)
England, Edward VII, 1901-1910

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