Information about Edgar Fuller

Edgar G. Fuller was born in 1898. He served in the Royal Marines during World War I. After his military service, he pursued studies in general design at the Brighton School of Art.

Fuller became a herald painter and worked as a staff artist at the College of Arms, collaborating closely with Garter Principal King of Arms, Sir George Bellew. His expertise in heraldic art and design led to his involvement in several high-profile national projects.

Edgar Fuller is best known for his role in designing the reverse sides of British coins issued for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. He was responsible for the reverse designs of the Coronation crown, halfcrown, florin, shilling, and sixpence, often working in partnership with sculptor Cecil Thomas, who modelled his concepts.

Fuller's designs are notable for their use of national floral emblems - such as the rose, thistle, shamrock, and leek = symbolising the four nations of the United Kingdom. His original designs for the 1953 Coronation crown were considered too ornate, leading to a simplified version being approved after further revisions.

In addition to his numismatic achievements, Fuller contributed to the design of British postage stamps, notably for the 1953 Coronation issue. He was selected to represent the College of Arms in this project due to his long-standing collaboration with Sir George Bellew.

Note that there is a persistent typo in many sources which abbreviate his name as F. G. Fuller, whereas the correct abbreviation is E. G. Fuller.