CHEREAU, JEHAN (French). Mint-master at Angers, 4. August 1629— 10. May 1830.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Mint master:
In medieval and early modern Germany, the Münzmeister ("mint master", the Latin term is monetarius) was the director or administrator of a mint, a moneyer with responsibility for the minting of coins, or specie. His duties were defined differently at different locations and ages.
HOLTZHEIMER, KARL LUDWIG
HOLTZHEIMER, KARL LUDWIG (Germ.). Die-sinker at Hanau, circa 1775-1820. He was employed at the Hanau Mint in the capa- city of Engraver of the coins. On a Bieberer mining Thaler, 1796 (illustrated), with bust of Landgrave William IX. of Hesse, his signature H occurs on truncation, and his full name HOLTZEMER is found on a medal of 1803, struck by the town of Hanau to com- memorate the accession to the dignity of a Prince-Elector of William I. of Hesse; also on a medal of 1790 on the Emperor Leop...
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HOLTZHEIMER, KARL LUDWIG (Germ.). Die-sinker at Hanau, circa 1775-1820. He was employed at the Hanau Mint in the capa- city of Engraver of the coins. On a Bieberer mining Thaler, 1796 (illustrated), with bust of Landgrave William IX. of Hesse, his signature H occurs on truncation, and his full name HOLTZEMER is found on a medal of 1803, struck by the town of Hanau to com- memorate the accession to the dignity of a Prince-Elector of William I. of Hesse; also on a medal of 1790 on the Emperor Leop...
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HOLTZHEY, MARTIN
HOLTZHEY, MARTIN (Dutch). Medallist of the first half of the eighteenth century; born at Ulm in 1697, settled at Amsterdam, where he obtained the appointment of Master of the Mint, and died at Middelburg in 1764. Mr. Grueber calls him "an excellent medallist ". By him are numerous medals, amongst which I note : Second Treaty of Vienna, 1731 (2 types). — Projected Marriage of William, Prince of Orange, and Princess Anne, 1733; — Their Marriage, 1734 (4 types); — Arrival of William, Prince of Oran...
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HOLTZHEY, MARTIN (Dutch). Medallist of the first half of the eighteenth century; born at Ulm in 1697, settled at Amsterdam, where he obtained the appointment of Master of the Mint, and died at Middelburg in 1764. Mr. Grueber calls him "an excellent medallist ". By him are numerous medals, amongst which I note : Second Treaty of Vienna, 1731 (2 types). — Projected Marriage of William, Prince of Orange, and Princess Anne, 1733; — Their Marriage, 1734 (4 types); — Arrival of William, Prince of Oran...
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HOLY FRÉRES
HOLY FRÉRES (Swiss.). Watch-case Manufacturers and Die-sinkers, established since 1893 at St. Imier (Switzerland). The firm, directed by M. Franz Holy, born in November 1867 and M. Jules Holy, born in November 1872, bears a well-earned repu- tation for original work and exceptional taste in the decoration of watch-cases ; indeed for finished workmanship, the quality of their productions can hardly be surpassed. Many are the elegant and charming designs of every variety that ornament in gold, sil...
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HOLY FRÉRES (Swiss.). Watch-case Manufacturers and Die-sinkers, established since 1893 at St. Imier (Switzerland). The firm, directed by M. Franz Holy, born in November 1867 and M. Jules Holy, born in November 1872, bears a well-earned repu- tation for original work and exceptional taste in the decoration of watch-cases ; indeed for finished workmanship, the quality of their productions can hardly be surpassed. Many are the elegant and charming designs of every variety that ornament in gold, sil...
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HOLZSCHUHER, LEOPOLD
HOLZSCHUHER, LEOPOLD (Germ.). Warden of the Annaberg Mint in 1 545, Mint-master after 1550. His special mark (his family arms) is found on coins of Annaberg between 1554 and 1558. In that year, 1558, the Annaberg Mint was with that of Dresden. Imhof, in his Nürnbergischen Münz-Cabinet (II. Abtheil., p. 399 sqq.), amalgamated has given a list of the coins, shooting medals, &c. bearing the Holzschuher mark. Bibliography. — Erbstein, Erörterungen auf dem Gebiete der sächsischen Münz- und Medaillen-...
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HOLZSCHUHER, LEOPOLD (Germ.). Warden of the Annaberg Mint in 1 545, Mint-master after 1550. His special mark (his family arms) is found on coins of Annaberg between 1554 and 1558. In that year, 1558, the Annaberg Mint was with that of Dresden. Imhof, in his Nürnbergischen Münz-Cabinet (II. Abtheil., p. 399 sqq.), amalgamated has given a list of the coins, shooting medals, &c. bearing the Holzschuher mark. Bibliography. — Erbstein, Erörterungen auf dem Gebiete der sächsischen Münz- und Medaillen-...
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