Proof half sovereign of George III

Medalist: Benedetto Pistrucci Italian

1817

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Title: Proof half sovereign of George III
Artist: Medalist: Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855, active England)
Date: 1817
Culture: British
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Diameter: 20 mm.
Classification: Coins
Credit Line: Gift of Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ada Peluso, and Romano I. Peluso, in memory of Ignazio Peluso, 2003
Object Number: 2003.212.5
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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