Two Pound Piece: William IV (obverse)
| Title | Two Pound Piece: William IV (obverse) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jean Baptiste Merlen (French, 1769–1850) |
| Date | 1831 19th century |
| Medium | gold |
| Classification | Coins |
| Origin | England, William IV, 1830-1837 England |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Two Pound Piece: William IV (obverse), 1831. Engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen (French, 1769–1850), William Wyon (British, 1795–1851). Gold; diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Norweb Collection, 1969.216.a |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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Recorded origin: England, William IV, 1830-1837. Browse more public-domain art from England.
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