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Five Guineas: George III (obverse)
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| Artist / Maker | Richard Yeo |
|---|---|
| Date | 1777 |
| Culture / Origin | England, George III, 1760-1820 |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Coins |
About the Artist
BiographyRichard Yeo (1720–1779) — British medallist and Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint (1720-1779).Richard Yeo worked as painter, draftsperson and medalist and is associated with United Kingdom. Their documented life spans the years 1720 to 1779, died in London.Disciplinespainter, draftsperson, medalistBorn1720Died1779, LondonNationalityUnited KingdomSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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