Proof guinea of George III
at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Richard Yeo
British1720–1779
About
Richard Yeo was a British medalist and Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint, in which capacity he supplied patterns for the guinea and five guinea coins of George III. He was a founding member of the Royal Academy of Art, and appears in the group portrait by John Zoffany.
Notable works
William, 1721-1765, Duke of Cumberland [obverse]
at National Gallery of Art
The Duke as Hercules, Overcoming Discord and Raising Britannia [reverse]
at National Gallery of Art
Works in the collection
3 works
Proof guinea of George III
at Metropolitan Museum of Art
William, 1721-1765, Duke of Cumberland [obverse]
at National Gallery of Art
The Duke as Hercules, Overcoming Discord and Raising Britannia [reverse]
at National Gallery of Art
More by Richard Yeo in institutions
National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Manhattan, United States
