Benjamin Wyon

Benjamin Wyon (9 January 1802 – 21 November 1858) was a British engraver of seals, and medallist.

Born in John Street, Blackfriars, London, on 9 January 1802, he was the second son of Thomas Wyon the elder.

He received instruction from his elder brother, Thomas Wyon the younger, and in 1821 gained the gold medal of the Society of Arts for a medal die of figures.

He also gained the silver medal of the Royal Academy, for a die with the head of Apollo.

He died in London on 21 November 1858[1] and is buried on the west side of Highgate Cemetery.