# Peter Wyon

> Peter Wyon (1767-1822) was a British engraver of medals and coins. He was born into a family who had a long tradition of dye-engraving. He was the son of George Wyon, as well as the brother of Thomas Wyon, with whom he went into business for a short time. Both his nephew, Thomas Wyon, and his son, William Wyon, held the position of Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint.

*Engraver of medals and coins*

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## Identity
- **Born:** 1767
- **Died:** 1822-03-28
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Peter Wyon (1767-1822) was a British engraver of medals and coins. He was born into a family who had a long tradition of dye-engraving. He was the son of George Wyon, as well as the brother of Thomas Wyon, with whom he went into business for a short time. Both his nephew, Thomas Wyon, and his son, William Wyon, held the position of Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 25.0

## Sources
- [Peter Wyon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Wyon)
- [Peter Wyon](https://gl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Wyon)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19974269)

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