# Thomas Simon

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**Thomas Simon** (c. 1623 – 1665), [English](/source/England) medalist, was born, according to [George Vertue](/source/George_Vertue), in [Yorkshire](/source/Yorkshire) about 1623.

Simon studied engraving under [Nicholas Briot](/source/Nicholas_Briot), and about 1635 received a post in connection with the [Royal Mint](/source/Royal_Mint). In 1645, he was appointed by the parliament joint chief engraver along with [Edward Wade](/source/Edward_Wade), and, having executed the great seal of [the Commonwealth](/source/Commonwealth_of_England) and dies for the coinage, he was promoted to be chief engraver to the [Royal Mint](/source/Royal_Mint) and seals. He produced several fine portrait medals of [Oliver Cromwell](/source/Oliver_Cromwell), one of which is copied from a miniature by [Samuel Cooper](/source/Samuel_Cooper_(painter)).[1]

After the [Restoration](/source/English_Restoration) Simon was appointed engraver of the king's seals. On the occasion of his contest with the brothers [John](/source/John_Roettiers), [Joseph](/source/Joseph_Roettiers) and Philip Roettiers, who were employed by the mint in 1662, Simon produced his [celebrated crown](/source/Petition_Crown) of [Charles II](/source/Charles_II_of_England), on the margin of which he engraved a petition to the king. This is usually considered his masterpiece. He is believed to have died of the [plague](/source/Bubonic_plague) in London in 1665.[1]

A volume of *The Medals, Coins, Great Seals and other Works of Thomas Simon*, engraved and described by George Vertue, was published in 1753.[1] He worked together with his brother [Abraham Simon](/source/Abraham_Simon).[2]

## References

1. Vol. 25. p. 124.

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