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Two guineas coin of George I

Medalist: John Croker British
1717
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two guineas coin of George I
  • Artist: Medalist: John Croker (British, 1670–1741)
  • Date: 1717
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 32 mm
  • Classification: Coins
  • Credit Line: Gift of Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ada Peluso, and Romano I. Peluso, in memory of Ignazio Peluso, 2002
  • Object Number: 2002.205.1
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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