Masterpiece 2021 Three Graces Crown Pattern Gold Proof Coin

STRICTLY LIMITED TO ONLY 200 COINS WORLDWIDE

William Wyon is now recognised as one of the great coin designers. His ‘Young Head’ portrait of Queen Victoria appeared on the coins of her reign for nearly 50 years. His ‘Una and The Lion’ is considered one of history’s most beautiful designs and is a favourite of collectors of The East India Company Bullion.

As an ambitious young Assistant Engraver, William entered the competition to design the coins for the Great Recoinage of 1816. His submission was The Three Graces. While it did not win the competition, it is now seen as a neoclassical masterpiece, with early test ‘Pattern Pieces’ quickly snapped up by keen collectors.

The Three Graces is an early sign of Wyon’s remarkable talent, and we are delighted to make it available to collectors again as the first issue in our Masterpiece Collection. This strictly limited Pattern Piece has been recreated using techniques that honour Wyon’s own craftsmanship, presented in a luxury case with a numbered certificate of authenticity and a booklet that tells the story of The Three Graces.

Strictly limited, it is presented in a bespoke case along with a numbered certificate of authenticity.