CORNELIS, JEAN (Belg.). Mint-master at Breda, 1577.
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.
CERBARA, NICCOLO
CERBARA, NICCOLO (Ital.). Coin, medal and gem-engraver at the Papal Court and Mint under the Popes Pius VIII., Gregory XVI., Pius IX., and the Sede Vacante of 1829, 1830 and 1846. He was residing at Rome from circa 1829 to 1858. Most of the coins struck during that period bear the artist's signature N. C, NIC. CERBARA, or NIC. C. I append a list of the principal varieties : Pius VIII. (1829- 1830). AR.. Testone (30 Baiocchi), 1830 (signed: N. C). — Sede Vacante (1830-1831). Doppia, MDCCCXXX (N. ...
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CERBARA, NICCOLO (Ital.). Coin, medal and gem-engraver at the Papal Court and Mint under the Popes Pius VIII., Gregory XVI., Pius IX., and the Sede Vacante of 1829, 1830 and 1846. He was residing at Rome from circa 1829 to 1858. Most of the coins struck during that period bear the artist's signature N. C, NIC. CERBARA, or NIC. C. I append a list of the principal varieties : Pius VIII. (1829- 1830). AR.. Testone (30 Baiocchi), 1830 (signed: N. C). — Sede Vacante (1830-1831). Doppia, MDCCCXXX (N. ...
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CESATI, ALESSANDRO
CESATI, ALESSANDRO, surnamed IL GRECHETTO (Ital.). Engraver of coins and gems, and Medallist, born at Cyprus, whence his surname, II Grechetto, and signature, A?E?AN?PO? EMOIEI, but of Milanese origin. As early as the year 1538 we find him working for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. He is considered as one of the best engravers of the Renaissance period. Michael Angelo declared that his medal of Pope Paul III. was a master-piece. Cesati was employed as Mint-engraver at Rome from 1540 to about 1561 ...
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CESATI, ALESSANDRO, surnamed IL GRECHETTO (Ital.). Engraver of coins and gems, and Medallist, born at Cyprus, whence his surname, II Grechetto, and signature, A?E?AN?PO? EMOIEI, but of Milanese origin. As early as the year 1538 we find him working for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. He is considered as one of the best engravers of the Renaissance period. Michael Angelo declared that his medal of Pope Paul III. was a master-piece. Cesati was employed as Mint-engraver at Rome from 1540 to about 1561 ...
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CIGOI, LUIGI
CIGOI, LUIGI (Ital.). Forger of Roman coins, who resided at Udine during the first half of the nineteenth century. He did not engrave dies himself, but invented a clever method of patinating the coins which were struck for him. In order to elude suspicion, he used to mix genuine pieces with his forgeries, and coated them all with dark brown patina; thus many collectors were taken in. This unscrupulous dealer carried on his trade at Trieste and Venice through intermediaries, and also by advertisi...
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CIGOI, LUIGI (Ital.). Forger of Roman coins, who resided at Udine during the first half of the nineteenth century. He did not engrave dies himself, but invented a clever method of patinating the coins which were struck for him. In order to elude suspicion, he used to mix genuine pieces with his forgeries, and coated them all with dark brown patina; thus many collectors were taken in. This unscrupulous dealer carried on his trade at Trieste and Venice through intermediaries, and also by advertisi...
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CIPRIANI, GIOVANNI BATTISTA
CIPRIANI, GIOVANNI BATTISTA (Ital.). Born at Pistoja in 1732, died 14th December, 1785. Designer and Painter; studied under Antonio Domenico Gabbiani, at Florence; came to England in 1755. He was one of the founders of the Royal Academy. The Society for promoting Arts and Commerce issued a number of medals which were designed by Cipriani; the two best known are : The Taking of Louisburg, 26th July 1758 (engraved by I. — Kirk); and Canada Subdued, 1760. " The designs, " for these medals, " were o...
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CIPRIANI, GIOVANNI BATTISTA (Ital.). Born at Pistoja in 1732, died 14th December, 1785. Designer and Painter; studied under Antonio Domenico Gabbiani, at Florence; came to England in 1755. He was one of the founders of the Royal Academy. The Society for promoting Arts and Commerce issued a number of medals which were designed by Cipriani; the two best known are : The Taking of Louisburg, 26th July 1758 (engraved by I. — Kirk); and Canada Subdued, 1760. " The designs, " for these medals, " were o...
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