Jacob Wiener

His work on monuments, and for various cathedrals throughout Europe, made his reputation grow until, in 1849, he was commissioned to help create the first set of Belgian postage stamps (known as Epaulettes).

They featured a portrait of King Leopold I, drawn by Charles Baugniet and engraved by John Henry Robinson.

In addition to producing the final design, he also served as a consultant on their manufacture and the means of preventing forgeries.

His sight was partially restored through cataract surgery but, in consideration of a possible relapse, he was forced to give up his trade in 1874.

He was a Knight in the Order of Leopold, Engraver to the King, and President of the Consistoire central israélite de Belgique [fr].