DARIER, JEAN PIERRE LOUIS (Swiss) 1762- † 27th January 1825. Mint-master and contractor for the issue of currency. In 1794, he supplied the Genevese government with decimal coins ; on the 22d April 1796, he signed a contract for striking 1000 Fifteen Sol pieces, and on the 12th August of the same year an issue of Ecus.
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.
COURIGUER, JOSEPH ANTON
COURIGUER, JOSEPH ANTON (Swiss). Sculptor, and Engraver of Einsiedeln (canton Schwytz), born in 1750. He worked for Mudie's Series of National Medals, and executed the R. of the piece commemorating the death of Sir John Moore at Corunna, 1809. His signature appears as COURIGUER SC. Dr Weber mentions that " this artist was probably one of the Swiss Curigers, known for their small portraits in coloured wax. " He also engraved a Cameo-portrait of the Duke of Wellington. Bibliography. — Dr F. P. Web...
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COURIGUER, JOSEPH ANTON (Swiss). Sculptor, and Engraver of Einsiedeln (canton Schwytz), born in 1750. He worked for Mudie's Series of National Medals, and executed the R. of the piece commemorating the death of Sir John Moore at Corunna, 1809. His signature appears as COURIGUER SC. Dr Weber mentions that " this artist was probably one of the Swiss Curigers, known for their small portraits in coloured wax. " He also engraved a Cameo-portrait of the Duke of Wellington. Bibliography. — Dr F. P. Web...
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COURTOT, JOSEPH
COURTOT, JOSEPH (French). Medallist of the end of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth century. He was born at Belfort, Alsace, in 1760. There is a medal of 1790, signed by him, on the Regeneration of France, and another of 1791, struck in honour of Philippe Frédéric, Baron de Dietrich, Mayor of Strassburg ; also one of 1810, commemorating the arrival of the Empress Marie-Louise at Strassburg. Although this engraver may have resided some time at Paris, he lived from 1791 to 1810 at Str...
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COURTOT, JOSEPH (French). Medallist of the end of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth century. He was born at Belfort, Alsace, in 1760. There is a medal of 1790, signed by him, on the Regeneration of France, and another of 1791, struck in honour of Philippe Frédéric, Baron de Dietrich, Mayor of Strassburg ; also one of 1810, commemorating the arrival of the Empress Marie-Louise at Strassburg. Although this engraver may have resided some time at Paris, he lived from 1791 to 1810 at Str...
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COUSIN, JEHAN
COUSIN, JEHAN (French). Goldsmith, Medallist, and Coin-engraver. He was born in 1504 or 1509 and employed at the Paris Mint, 1534-1563, living on the Notre-Dame bridge; he died in December 1563. He engraved the following jetons : 1548-1563, Jetons (4000 of which were executed) for the members of the Privy Council; — 1554, Jetons for Michel Tambonneau, President of the Chambre des Comptes ; — 1556, Jetons for Guillaume Chevalier, Seigneur de Bagneux; — 1557, Jeton of a similar nature. Obv. Arms ...
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COUSIN, JEHAN (French). Goldsmith, Medallist, and Coin-engraver. He was born in 1504 or 1509 and employed at the Paris Mint, 1534-1563, living on the Notre-Dame bridge; he died in December 1563. He engraved the following jetons : 1548-1563, Jetons (4000 of which were executed) for the members of the Privy Council; — 1554, Jetons for Michel Tambonneau, President of the Chambre des Comptes ; — 1556, Jetons for Guillaume Chevalier, Seigneur de Bagneux; — 1557, Jeton of a similar nature. Obv. Arms ...
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CROES, FRÉDÉRIC
CROES, FRÉDÉRIC (Belg.). Seal-engraver of Antwerp. He is mentioned in contemporary documents between 1555 and 1557, and must have enjoyed some reputation, as important work was entrusted to him from Brussels and Malines. He engraved the seal and counter-seal which were used by the Council of Brabant after the accession of Philip II. to the Spanish throne, and was paid the sum of 152 Livres for this work. This artist is also the author of the seal of Malines, 1556, which was engraved on the same ...
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CROES, FRÉDÉRIC (Belg.). Seal-engraver of Antwerp. He is mentioned in contemporary documents between 1555 and 1557, and must have enjoyed some reputation, as important work was entrusted to him from Brussels and Malines. He engraved the seal and counter-seal which were used by the Council of Brabant after the accession of Philip II. to the Spanish throne, and was paid the sum of 152 Livres for this work. This artist is also the author of the seal of Malines, 1556, which was engraved on the same ...
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