Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through the world of coin design with the talented and visionary artist, Jody Clark.
Jody Clark Exclusive; The Art and Craft of Coin Design
A Tale of Valour: St. George and the Dragon on Gold Sovereign Coins
Introduction:
Embedded in the golden annals of numismatic history is a tale of valour that unfolds on the surface of gold sovereign coins. The timeless motif of St. George and the Dragon has adorned these regal coins, transcending centuries with its symbolism and artistry. Join us as we journey through the captivating history of this iconic motif and its enduring presence on gold sovereign coins.
The Double Sovereign 200th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range
2023 marks the 200th anniversary of the gold double sovereign, the third coin in the ‘family’ of sovereign coins that was Britain’s, and the world’s, Gold Standard in the 19th and early 20th centuries. First struck in 1823, the double sovereign featured the Classical Depiction of St George and the dragon created by a master of coin design, Benedetto Pistrucci. His design has become known the world over, and is today synonymous with the gold sovereign itself.
For the 200th anniversary of the double sovereign a special series of celebration sovereigns is being minted. To tie in with the original of 1823, the design is that same tale of St George – but in a new 2023 re-imagining of it by a modern day master of design, Jody Clark.
Introducing the 2023 Double Sovereign 200th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range…
A Discussion with Jody Clark
For the third time, British master of coin design Jody Clark has reworked the classical St George and the dragon design for us here at Hattons of London, featuring on our latest release; The 2023 Prince George’s 10th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range.
The tale of St George has a long association with the monarch, and also with the gold sovereign coin series. We spoke with Jody Clark about what it was like to create this new rendition of St George slaying the dragon…
Q&A with Coin Designer Jody Clark
The 2023 King Charles III Greatest Monarchs Gold Sovereign Series features a portrait of King Charles III by artist Jody Clark. Jody Clark also designed the Fifth (and final) Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II which appeared on all of her British coinage from mid-2015 to last year.
Jody has created some incredible designs for Hattons of London, so we decided to speak to him about his creative journey and what it was like to design this important gold sovereign ‘first’ series. Here is what he had to say….
Q&A with Coin Designer Matt Dent
Our latest release, The 2022 Tutankhamun Discovery 100th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range, are the first ever gold sovereigns to feature a selectively enamelled design; deep black enamel to simulate the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb emerging from the dark. The genius behind this approach is renowned artist Matt Dent, designer of the current British circulating coins, 1p to 50p.
We spoke to Matt about his journey through the creation of these designs, and here is what he had to say about what it was like to design this important gold sovereign ‘first’ series….
