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Written by: Erik WeberContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Coins & Medals · Catalogue no. 71671
Jean Baptiste MerlenFive Pound Piece: Crowned and Heavily Mantled Shield of Arms (reverse)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
|---|---|
| Date | 1826 |
| Culture / Origin | England, George IV, 1820-1830 |
| Medium | gold |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Coins |
About the Artist
Jean Baptiste Merlen (French, 1769–1850) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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