Frances Madge Kitchener was a British artist and nurse, best known for designing the iconic ‘Thrift’, design for the reverse of the British twelve sided, brass threepenny coin. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Frances Madge Kitchener Born on 1st August 1889 in Kasauli, a British colonial hill station in India. The niece of famous military leader, […]
George Kruger Gray CBE
Born George Edward Kruger on 25th December 1880. Served with a Royal Engineer unit during World War I, which designed dummy objects and camouflage to deceive enemy forces. Redesigned the entire reverse series of British silver coins under King George V and continued to be used initially for King Edward VIII and the coins which were released under the reign […]
King George VI
King George VI, the second son of King George V and Queen Mary, was King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth from 11th December 1952 until his death on 6th February 1952. Home Resources, Facts & History Politicians, Monarchies & Military Leaders King George VI Born Albert Frederick Arthur George on 14th December 1895. Was the second eldest son of […]
Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE
Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE, commonly known as Humphrey Paget, was a pre-eminent British medallist and coin designer, best known for creating the portrait of King George VI. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE Born Thomas Humphrey Paget on 13th August 1893 in Watford, Hertfordshire. Studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts […]
Charles Walter Coombes
Charles Walter Coombes was born on 10th January 1879 in Peckham, London. Exhibited work at the Royal Academy on three occasions. Used his sculpting background to create the war memorials shortly after serving in World War I. Worked at The Royal Mint from 1923 to 1939, starting part time and eventually becoming a ‘Craftsman Grade 1’. Designed the ‘Seated Britannia’, […]