
Medal
- Place of origin:
England (made)
- Date:
1855 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Wyon, Leonard Charles, born 1826 - died 1891 (medallist)
- Materials and Techniques:
Silver
- Museum number:
3758-1856
- Gallery location:
In Storage
This medal was struck in commemoration of the appearance of the Colony of New South Wales as an exhibitor in the Paris Exhibition of 1855.
The medal is made by Leonard Charles Wyon (1826-1891).
He was the eldest son of William Wyon (1795-1851) and educated in art by his father, he became a skilled engraver. When 16 he already had made several medals, and when 24 he succeeded his father with the title of Modeller and Engraver (1851). He made a great contribution to coinage, which he was particularly trained for by his father.