William Wyon

PersonRelated knowledge: 01795–1851
Added: Nov 6, 2026
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William Wyon (1795–1851) was a British medallist and engraver. In 1817 he produced pattern crown designs for George III, including the ‘Incorrupta’ and ‘Three Graces’. Both sides of the ‘Incorrupta’ pattern are attributed to his work, and the obverse bears his W. WYON signature.

Biographical information

Born
1795
Died
1851

Related objects

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ImagesRelationDeepCameo object
ObverseObverseReverseReverseDesigner · EngraverUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland — 5 pounds (five sovereigns) 1839Una and the Lion
22-carat gold (.9167) — Una and the Lion 1839 five pounds, United Kingdom — Proof, Royal Mint — Tower Hill, London
ObverseObverseReverseReverseDesigner · EngraverUnited 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
ObverseObverseReverseReverseDesigner · EngraverUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland — 1 crown (5 shillings) 1817George III 1817 Incorrupta pattern crown
Gold of unverified fineness — 1817 Incorrupta pattern crown

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