William Wyon, R.A., chief engraver of Her Majesty's Mint

1842

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Title: William Wyon, R.A., chief engraver of Her Majesty's Mint
Artist: Leonard Charles Wyon (British, London 1826–1891 London)
Subject: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton)
Date: 1842
Dimensions: 1 sheet ; Height: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm) x Width: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Romano I. Peluso
Object Number: N6797.W96 A4 1842
Curatorial Department: Thomas J. Watson Library

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