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Two Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
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The two-pound piece in this reign was only struck as a pater in 1831. Again, as in the last reign, a limited number of proof sets were struck, and this coin was included in the sets. Since it never went into circulation it is properly called a pattern.
| Artist / Maker | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
|---|---|
| Date | 1831 |
| Culture / Origin | England, William IV, 1830-1837 |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.) |
| 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.
Condition
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