Medal - William Wyon Bicentenary

€2.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1995
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionNickel brass
Weight28.28 g
Diameter38.45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticePhilip Nathan
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Obverse descriptionPortrait of William Wyon facing left.
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionImage depicting two of Wyon`s better known portraits for the Royal Mail and the Royal Mint; the Penny Black and the `Young Head` Victoria. Lettering surrounding image.
Reverse lettering1995 BICENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF ENGRAVER WILLIAM WYON POSTAGE ONE PENNY DEI GRATIA 1838
Reverse script
Engraverthe Penny Black and the `Young Head` Victoria. Lettering surrounding image. Lettering: 1995 BICENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF ENGRAVER WILLIAM WYON POSTAGE ONE PENNY DEI GRATIA 1838 Engraver: Philip Nathan Edge Plain Mint Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdo
Mintage1995  - Royal Mint, Llantrisant - 40 000
Catalog ID4432339370
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