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Sovereign: Victoria (obverse)
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| Artist / Maker | William Wyon |
|---|---|
| Date | 1839 |
| Culture / Origin | England, Victoria, 1837-1901 |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Coins |
About the Artist
BiographyWilliam Wyon (1795–1851) — (1795-1851) Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint (1795–1851).William Wyon worked as sculptor, postage stamp designer, medalist, stampcutter and copper engraver and is associated with British Empire. Their documented life spans the years 1795 to 1851, born in Birmingham, died in London.Disciplinessculptor, postage stamp designer, medalist, stampcutter, copper engraverBorn1795, BirminghamDied1851, LondonNationalityBritish EmpireSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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