Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Pierre-Joseph Tiolier (17 March 1763 – 27 June 1819) was a French engraver who was appointed the 15th Engraver-General of France.

Pierre-Joseph Tiolier was born of French parents in London, England on 17 March 1763, the youngest of at least fourteen children.

His family originated in Auvergne and included lawyers, businessmen, doctors, clergymen and civil servants.

His father, Joseph Tiolier of Cournon, Auvergne was established as a master confectioner in Lons-le-Saunier in 1840.

[2] Tiolier was appointed controller of coins at the Paris Mint on 24 Frimaire year IV (14 December 1795).