Lewis Pingo

Lewis Pingo (1743 - 26 August 1830), was an eighteenth century medallist and engraver. From a family of engravers and medallists, he was the son of the Assistant Engraver at the Mint, Thomas Pingo. He was also the brother of the engraver, John Pingo and the York Herald, Benjamin Pingo.

Career In 1776 he was appointed to succeed his father as assistant-engraver at the mint where he served until 1779 when he was appointed chief engraver. He also engraved dies for the three-shilling Bank token and for the East India Company's copper coinage. He made patterns for the guinea, seven-shilling piece, penny and halfpenny of George III. Among Pingo's medals may be noticed: medal of Dr. Richard Mead, struck in 1773; the Royal Society Copley medal, with bust of Captain J. Cook, 1776; Freemasons' Hall medal, 1780; ‘Defence of Gibraltar,’ 1782; Christ's Hospital medal, reverse, open bible; medal of William Penn. His medals are signed L. P. and L. PINGO. He married twice and had eight daughters.

Pingo died at Camberwell on 26 August 1830.

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