GUGLIELMUS, C. (Germ.). This signature appears on a medal of Prince Bishop Camille.
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
GODOFFRE, PIERRE
GODOFFRE, PIERRE (French). Coin-engraver at the Mint of Lyons, 1574-1594. He engraved the dies for the Deniers douzains issued in the name of Cardinal de Bourbon, proclaimed King in 1589 under the name of Charles X., and struck until 1594. He resigned office in April 1594 in favour of his son Claude Godoffre. His name appears on Mint documents as " Tailleur Pierre Godoffre ". In 1594, the Masters and Officers of the Mint were ordered, " not to strike any coins of gold, silver, or billon under ch...
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GODOFFRE, PIERRE (French). Coin-engraver at the Mint of Lyons, 1574-1594. He engraved the dies for the Deniers douzains issued in the name of Cardinal de Bourbon, proclaimed King in 1589 under the name of Charles X., and struck until 1594. He resigned office in April 1594 in favour of his son Claude Godoffre. His name appears on Mint documents as " Tailleur Pierre Godoffre ". In 1594, the Masters and Officers of the Mint were ordered, " not to strike any coins of gold, silver, or billon under ch...
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GOETZE, GOTTLIEB
GOETZE, GOTTLIEB (Germ.). Medallist of the second quarter of the nineteenth century. He filled the post of Medallist to the Mint at Berlin, between 1830-1840, when on account of increasing blindness he retired to his native town of Suhl. This talented artist would have accomplished much more, had not his failing eyesight obliged him to give up his profession. One of his best medals, that of the great sculptor Thorwaldsen (illustrated) exhibits uncommon skill of execu- tion ; the drawing is good ...
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GOETZE, GOTTLIEB (Germ.). Medallist of the second quarter of the nineteenth century. He filled the post of Medallist to the Mint at Berlin, between 1830-1840, when on account of increasing blindness he retired to his native town of Suhl. This talented artist would have accomplished much more, had not his failing eyesight obliged him to give up his profession. One of his best medals, that of the great sculptor Thorwaldsen (illustrated) exhibits uncommon skill of execu- tion ; the drawing is good ...
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GOETZINGER, JOHANN SAMUEL
GOETZINGER, JOHANN SAMUEL (Germ.). Medallist, Coin, and Gem-engraver, of the second half of the eighteenth century, 1734- 1791. Most of his medals illustrate the history of Margraves Charles William Frederick, and Alexander. As early as 1752, the initial G of Goetzinger appears on coins ot Brandenburg. The Reimmann Collection comprised the following signed coins and medals by this Engraver : Reichsthaler of 1752, with bust of Charles William Frederick of Brandenburg; — Gulden of 1753 (signed I S...
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GOETZINGER, JOHANN SAMUEL (Germ.). Medallist, Coin, and Gem-engraver, of the second half of the eighteenth century, 1734- 1791. Most of his medals illustrate the history of Margraves Charles William Frederick, and Alexander. As early as 1752, the initial G of Goetzinger appears on coins ot Brandenburg. The Reimmann Collection comprised the following signed coins and medals by this Engraver : Reichsthaler of 1752, with bust of Charles William Frederick of Brandenburg; — Gulden of 1753 (signed I S...
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GOLDSMYTH, HENRY
GOLDSMYTH, HENRY (Brit.). Forger of coins, during the reign of Richard II. He resided at Eton, in the county of Bedford. In 1393 " he was suspected of having counterfeited the coins of gold and silver in that village " and was to be taken, " together with his engines, instruments, and counterfeit money " and brought before the king and council. A Henry Goldsmyth appears also in Scotch documents as Forger of false billon of Inverness, etc., under James I (1406-1437). Bibliography. — Ruding, op. c...
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GOLDSMYTH, HENRY (Brit.). Forger of coins, during the reign of Richard II. He resided at Eton, in the county of Bedford. In 1393 " he was suspected of having counterfeited the coins of gold and silver in that village " and was to be taken, " together with his engines, instruments, and counterfeit money " and brought before the king and council. A Henry Goldsmyth appears also in Scotch documents as Forger of false billon of Inverness, etc., under James I (1406-1437). Bibliography. — Ruding, op. c...
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