12 coins have been selected including images of Queen Mary, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II and others. Photographer Kat Hannon appealed via social media for models to be styled as therespective rulers. The models were then styled by hair and make up artist Louise O Callaghan.

Kat photographed the 12 portraits over 2 days, with models wearing grey and against a grey background "keeping all the tones nice and simple, so the features stand out. " The portraits will thenbe printed onto circular board and displayed near the original coins so people can compare them.

Hair and make up artist Louise said that some of the portraits had been quite tricky due to the range of styles and periods. "I got Kat to show me the models and which coin was going with eachparticular coin. We had to work out what their hair texture was like ... We have used a few hair pieces, and its worked quite well!"

Welsh student Harrison, who was spotted busking on the streets of Chester was styled as Anglo Saxon ruler Aethelred.

To read the complete article, see:
Recreating coin portraits at the Grosvenor museum(https://thechesterblog.com/2016/07/16/recreating-coin-portraits-at-the-grosvenor-museum/)

The specially chosen models were styled over two days, some more complex than others due to the wide range of styles and periods.

Now, thanks to the fantastic hair and make -up of Louise O'Callaghan and all the volunteers involved, these historic VIP's are now on show in their full glory from 23rd July to the 16thOctober.

To read the complete article, see:
Minted: Making Money and Meaning (http://kathannon.com/minted-making-money-meaning/)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
EXHIBITION: MINTED - MAKING MONEY AND MEANING (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v19n52a28.html)