Presenting the 2024 Great Britain The Great Engravers - Benedetto Pistrucci St George and the Dragon coin, a true masterpiece that pays tribute to the extraordinary talent of Benedetto Pistrucci. Part of The Royal Mint's Great Engravers Collection, this coin showcases one of the most iconic designs in the history of numismatics.
Benedetto Pistrucci, known for his artistic brilliance, arrived in England shortly after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. His extraordinary skills as a gem engraver attracted the attention of William Wellesley Pole, the master of the mint, who commissioned him to create portrait models of George III. for creating new gold and silver coins. Pistrucci's unparalleled artistry led him to master the technique of cutting coin portrait models directly into steel, resulting in a series of stunning designs, including the iconic motif of St. George and the Dragon for the Sovereigns of 1817.
The 2024 Great Britain The Great Engravers - Benedetto Pistrucci St George and the Dragon coin revives Pistrucci's spectacular design with meticulous redesign using traditional techniques and modern technology. This coin is available in a range of limited gold and silver proof editions, making it a must for collectors. It is widely considered the artist's finest work, an exquisite numismatic masterpiece that embodies both historical significance and aesthetic beauty.
KEY FEATURES
Benedetto Pistrucci is celebrated as the third engraver in the Great Engravers Collection.
Celebrate one of the greatest artists to work on British coinage.
Own a modern take on Pistrucci's classic design, reimagined for the twenty-first century.
Modern embossing techniques were used to recreate the original raised edge lettering.
Available in 999.9 fine gold, 999 fine gold and 999 fine silver.
Minted in extremely limited numbers.
Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history. Add the 2024 Great Britain The Great Engravers - Benedetto Pistrucci St George and the Dragon coin to your collection and experience first-hand the appeal of Pistrucci's genius.