Jean-Baptiste Merlen

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Added: Nov 7, 2026
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Royal Mint engraver who developed the larger crowned heraldic shield reverse for the sovereigns of William IV. The date was placed on the reverse to make room for the king's titles on the obverse.

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ObverseObverseReverseReverseDesignerUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland — 1 sovereign (20 shillings) 1831
Gold of William IV Proof sovereign, United Kingdom, 1831 — Proof, Royal Mint — Tower Hill, London

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