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Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
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After the minor storm of dislike which blew up over the 1887 Jubilee design, Thomas Brock, R.A., designed a new obverse, usually known as the "old head" type.
| Artist / Maker | Benedetto Pistrucci |
|---|---|
| Date | 1893 |
| Culture / Origin | England, Victoria, 1837-1901 |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Coins |
About the Artist
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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Shipping & Collection
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