Die I 1840, die II 1855

 
die I die II

Die I
Frederick Heath

Shading around ear is deeper, last curl of hair goes straight down. 204 plates were made from die I

Die II
William Humphrys

Stronger shading of mouth, nostril, eyes, band behind ear, last curl of hair is indented. 204 plates were made from die II


Both dies are based on the Wyon city medal (1837)
Princess Victoria was only 15 when William Wyon modelled her head

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