King George IV was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the King of Hanover from 29th January 1820 until his death on 26th June 1830. Prior to officially taking the throne, he served as Prince Regent from 1811 to 1820 while his father, King George III, suffered from a severe mental illness. Home Resources, […]
William Wyon
A prolific British engraver and medalist, William Wyon was widely considered to be one of the finest artists to ever design British coinage, serving as the official Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1828 until his death, he achieved an enduring legacy for his definitive portraits of Queen Victoria. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors William […]
Jean Baptiste Merlen
Jean Baptiste Merlen was a renowned French engraver, designer and medallist who initially worked at The Paris Mint during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. Relocating to London after the French defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, Jean Baptiste Merlen worked at The Royal Mint until his retirement in July 1844, leaving a legacy regarded by some, as one […]
Benedetto Pistrucci
Born Benedetto Pistrucci in Rome on 29th May 1783 Was commissioned by the British government to create the large Waterloo Medal, a project which took him thirty years to complete Created the Saint George and the Dragon design for the British sovereign coin Benedetto Pistrucci created the sovereign’s design for a fee of 100 Guineas. Benedetto Pistrucci enjoyed a friendly […]