DUCHER, CHRISTMANN (Germ.). Mint-master at Zweibrücken, 1623-1624, then at Meissenheim, 1624-1625.
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.
DIETZEL, JOHANN JACOB
DIETZEL, JOHANN JACOB (Germ.). Countermaker of Nuremberg, circa 1736. He probably worked between 1710 and 1740. The following medalets or counters bearing Dietzel's signature (I. D. R. Johann Dietzel Rechenpfennigmacher) are of interest to English collectors : Anne, Preservation of the Church ; — Anne R. Four shields, crowned and arranged in the form of across, leg. IOHANN. IACOB.DIETZEL.RECH : COVNTERS (sev. varieties); — George I. similar R. ; — George II. and Queen Caroline ; — George II. (se...
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DIETZEL, JOHANN JACOB (Germ.). Countermaker of Nuremberg, circa 1736. He probably worked between 1710 and 1740. The following medalets or counters bearing Dietzel's signature (I. D. R. Johann Dietzel Rechenpfennigmacher) are of interest to English collectors : Anne, Preservation of the Church ; — Anne R. Four shields, crowned and arranged in the form of across, leg. IOHANN. IACOB.DIETZEL.RECH : COVNTERS (sev. varieties); — George I. similar R. ; — George II. and Queen Caroline ; — George II. (se...
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DIEUDONNÉ
DIEUDONNÉ (French). Sculptor and Medallist of the first halt of the nineteenth century. In 1818 he was rewarded with a medal of the Second Class for his medallic portrait of the Duke of Orleans. He is also the author of a medal on the death of the Duke of Berry and of Portrait-pieces of several other contemporary celebrities. In 1848 the artist submitted a pattern 5 Franc piece for the new currency of the Second French Republic. The following are also by him : 1819. The Duke of Orleans ; — 1822....
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DIEUDONNÉ (French). Sculptor and Medallist of the first halt of the nineteenth century. In 1818 he was rewarded with a medal of the Second Class for his medallic portrait of the Duke of Orleans. He is also the author of a medal on the death of the Duke of Berry and of Portrait-pieces of several other contemporary celebrities. In 1848 the artist submitted a pattern 5 Franc piece for the new currency of the Second French Republic. The following are also by him : 1819. The Duke of Orleans ; — 1822....
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DILLENS, JULIAAN
DILLENS, JULIAAN (Belg.). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Antwerp, 8 June 1849, died at Saint-Gilles, 24. December 1904, whose fine works were much admired at the Exhibition of Medals which took place at Brussels in 1897. He was a pupil of the French masters and one of the rising artists. One of his latest works is that entitled " Hommage a Joseph Godefroy ", illustrated on pl. XXXIV (n° 165) of Dr H. J. de Dompierre de Chaufepié, Les Médailles et Plaquettts modernes, La Haye, 1899....
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DILLENS, JULIAAN (Belg.). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Antwerp, 8 June 1849, died at Saint-Gilles, 24. December 1904, whose fine works were much admired at the Exhibition of Medals which took place at Brussels in 1897. He was a pupil of the French masters and one of the rising artists. One of his latest works is that entitled " Hommage a Joseph Godefroy ", illustrated on pl. XXXIV (n° 165) of Dr H. J. de Dompierre de Chaufepié, Les Médailles et Plaquettts modernes, La Haye, 1899....
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DIODOTOS
DIODOTOS (Greek). The signature ?IO?OTOY, which Prof. Furtwaengler considers antique,is found on a cameo in sardonyx,representing a head of Medusa. This gem belonged to the collection of M. Pauvert de La Chapelle, and was discovered at Rome some years ago. The above-named collector has recently ceded his magnificent collection to the Bibliothéque Nationale (May 1899). Bibliography. — Babelon, Pierres gravées. — Daremberg et Saglio, Dictionnaire des antiquités grecques et romaines. — E. Babelon, ...
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DIODOTOS (Greek). The signature ?IO?OTOY, which Prof. Furtwaengler considers antique,is found on a cameo in sardonyx,representing a head of Medusa. This gem belonged to the collection of M. Pauvert de La Chapelle, and was discovered at Rome some years ago. The above-named collector has recently ceded his magnificent collection to the Bibliothéque Nationale (May 1899). Bibliography. — Babelon, Pierres gravées. — Daremberg et Saglio, Dictionnaire des antiquités grecques et romaines. — E. Babelon, ...
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