Proof guinea of George III 1761
richardyeo
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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round frame
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3d sculpting
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sculptural image
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unrealistic statue
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wash background
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portrait head and shoulder
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framed image
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sculpture
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vessel shaped image
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mid-section and head portrait
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decorative-art
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coin
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profile
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statue
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arm
"Proof guinea of George III" is a gold coin created in 1761 by Richard Yeo. The coin features a profile portrait of King George III facing right, surrounded by the inscription "GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA". This proof coin, a test strike, is a work of numismatic art and provides an insight into the craftsmanship and design standards of the time. Held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it exemplifies the artistry and historical significance of coinage from the reign of George III.
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