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Proof Sovereigns of George III , 1817 and 1820 Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855) British (London, Royal Mint) Gold; Diam. (each) 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Gift of Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ada Peluso, and Romano I. Peluso, in memory of Ignazio Peluso, 2000 (2000.224.4, .5)

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