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Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
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Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)

Richard Yeo (British, 1720–1779), designed by · 1777 · gold

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This is an extremely rare piece and one demonstrating the ability of the artist. Richard Yeo was appointed assistant engraver at the Royal Mint in 1749, chief engraver in 1775, and died in 1779. He was responsible for a large number of pattern pieces and for some of the currency coins of the period.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineFive Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse), 1777. Design by Richard Yeo (British, 1720–1779). Gold; diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Norweb Collection, 1969.211
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