Richard Yeo

British, c. 1710 - 1779

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The image shows a circular sculpture with a relief depicting two human figures. One figure is standing over a defeated figure, while the other seated figure holds a staff. Both figures are detailed, and the sculpture is a dark, aged metallic hue, possibly bronze with intricate design details. There is engraved text at the bottom of the medallion.
Richard Yeo, The Duke as Hercules, Overcoming Discord and Raising Britannia [reverse], 1746, silver, Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin, 1998.108.25.b

The Duke as Hercules, Overcoming Discord and Raising Britannia [reverse]

Richard Yeo · 1746 · silver ·  Accession ID  1998.108.25.b

The sculpture on the medal depicts a bust of a man in profile, facing to the right, with detailed curly hair and wearing a military-style coat and armor. The medal is made of bronze. Surrounding the bust is an inscription that reads "GULIELMUS. GEOR. II. R. FIL. DUX. CUMBRIAE." The sculpture has a relief texture.
Richard Yeo, William, 1721-1765, Duke of Cumberland [obverse], 1746, silver, Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin, 1998.108.25.a

William, 1721-1765, Duke of Cumberland [obverse]

Richard Yeo · 1746 · silver ·  Accession ID  1998.108.25.a