Summary
Gold proof coin; Denomination: 2 Pounds
Royal Mint, London
George V (1911-1936)
Part of a set struck to commemorate the King's coronation in 1911
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; below on neck truncation in small letters, B.M. (Bertram MacKennal); around, GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
Reverse Description
St George on horseback advancing to right wearing a helmet and cape and holding a sword; below horse, fallen dragon with lance in its side; below exergue line at right the artist's initials B.P. (Benedetto Pistrucci); in exergue, 1911
Edge Description
Milled
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1911 AD
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Material
Gold
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 15.966 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3995 Pages
