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

1937
designed by

after Benedetto Pistrucci

(Italian, 1784–1855)
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Culture
England, George VI, 1936-1952
Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
Weight: 39.946 g (1.41 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.223.b
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gold coin features a circular relief of a muscular man on a rearing horse within a beaded border. Facing right, the figure wears a plumed helmet and flowing cloak, brandishing a short sword. Beneath the horse, a winged dragon lies on its back near a broken spear. The date "1937" is centered at the bottom, with the small letters "B.P." positioned above the numbers to the right.

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

1937

Benedetto Pistrucci

(Italian, 1784–1855)
England, George VI, 1936-1952

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