Sovereign: George III (obverse) — Benedetto Pistrucci

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Artist: Benedetto Pistrucci
Date: 1817
Medium: gold
Location: Cleveland Museum of Art
Dimensions: [object Object]
Collection: Medieval Art
Culture: England, George III, 1760-1820
Credit line: The Norweb Collection

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THE ARTIST

Benedetto Pistrucci

1783–1855 · Italy

Italian master who designed the iconic St. George slaying the dragon on British coins—still used today.

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