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Two Pound Piece: George V (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
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Benedetto Pistrucci, an Italian gem and coin engraver, is best known for his image of St. George and the Dragon, which is still used on coinage today. Bertram Mackennal, an Australian sculptor and medallist, was reported to be one of the few artists King George V liked and is most famous for designing the king's likeness.
| Artist / Maker | Bertram Mackennal |
|---|---|
| Date | 1911 |
| Culture / Origin | England, George V, 1910-1936 |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Coins |
About the Artist
BiographyBertram Mackennal (1863–1931) — Australian sculptor (1863–1931).Bertram Mackennal worked as artist, postage stamp designer, sculptor and medalist and is associated with Australia. Their documented life spans the years 1863 to 1931, born in Melbourne, died in Torquay.Disciplinesartist, postage stamp designer, sculptor, medalistBorn1863, MelbourneDied1931, TorquayNationalityAustraliaSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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