BRITISH coin art over the centuries 
petitioncrown.com & museumcoins.com

    
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This site introduces Thomas Simon one of the Worlds greatest engravers. An entrepreneur born at the beginning of the 17th century. The coin shown above is his 'masterpiece' engraived two years before his death. We will begin to show you his influence spread on other coins. Simon at the age of 24 was requested to engrave a copy of the Great Seal of England in 1642 and was paid the incredible sum of £100-

Thomas Simon, the most celebrated artist and engraver created his
lifetime’s achievement in 1663 the Petition Crown 

CHARLES II Silver Crown - the "Petition" to the King
in two fine lines around the edge;  full details in the following
pages. 40mm diam.  35mm depth at edge.  45mm in the centre  
30gms 

 
 
 

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