![]() Fremantle highly recommended Morgan, who was trained in all technical aspects of engraving and also in medal and coin production. Linderman also believed, according to his letters, that the British Mint’s engraving processes were more refined and elegant than those used in American mints. Chief Engraver William Barber and his son, Charles, already worked at the Philadelphia Mint under Linderman, but their work fell short of the director’s expectations. Linderman asked Fremantle to recommend a qualified engraver to come to America and work on redesigning the minor silver coinage at the Philadelphia Mint. Linderman, who anticipated changes within the Mint as well as new coin designs, wrote to London Mint Director Charles W. That spring, United States Mint Director Dr. However, an unexpected opportunity arose for Morgan in 1876. While Morgan was respected for his work, his chances for upward mobility were slim due to the Wyon family’s long ties to the Royal Mint and the likelihood that the sons would be employed for many years. ![]() Generations of the Wyon family worked in this capacity for the Royal Mint. After his schooling, the talented Morgan secured a position as an assistant engraver with the British Royal Mint in London, working with well-known engravers J.S. ![]() He was educated at the Birmingham Art School and later earned a national scholarship to the South Kensington Art School in London where he received many awards and prizes for his work. Morgan, the designer of this coin, was born in Birmingham, England on November 24, 1845. ![]()
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