J. ERICSSON. Swedish Die-sinker, 1860-1868.
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
CHOIRION
CHOIRION (XOIPI?N) (Greek). Coin-engraver at Catana, during the latter end of the fifth century B.C. (Circ. B.C. 415-403); his signature appears in full on a Tetradrachm, and abbreviated to XOI on a Drachm. 1. AR. Tetradrachm. Obv. Head of Apollo, laur., facing, between a bow and a lyre ; beneath, AMO???N ; artist's name, XOPI?N. R. KATANAI?N. Fast quadriga; in the background an Ionic column (the meta); in ex. crayfish. B. M. Cat., Sicily, n° 34. 2. AR. Drachm. Obv. AMENANO?. Full-face head...
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CHOIRION (XOIPI?N) (Greek). Coin-engraver at Catana, during the latter end of the fifth century B.C. (Circ. B.C. 415-403); his signature appears in full on a Tetradrachm, and abbreviated to XOI on a Drachm. 1. AR. Tetradrachm. Obv. Head of Apollo, laur., facing, between a bow and a lyre ; beneath, AMO???N ; artist's name, XOPI?N. R. KATANAI?N. Fast quadriga; in the background an Ionic column (the meta); in ex. crayfish. B. M. Cat., Sicily, n° 34. 2. AR. Drachm. Obv. AMENANO?. Full-face head...
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CHRISTELBAUER, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN
CHRISTELBAUER, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN (Austr.). Contemporary Viennese Die-sinker and Medallist, born in 1820, † 20. August 1897. Among the more recent productions of this die-sinking establishment, I may record the following medals : Marriage of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria with Princess Stephanie of Belgium, 1881 ; — International Postal Exhibition at Vienna, 1890; — Electrical Exhibition at Vienna, 1883 ; — National Exhibition at Buda-Pesth, 1885 (3 var-); — Public Festivities at Vienna, 1881; —"...
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CHRISTELBAUER, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN (Austr.). Contemporary Viennese Die-sinker and Medallist, born in 1820, † 20. August 1897. Among the more recent productions of this die-sinking establishment, I may record the following medals : Marriage of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria with Princess Stephanie of Belgium, 1881 ; — International Postal Exhibition at Vienna, 1890; — Electrical Exhibition at Vienna, 1883 ; — National Exhibition at Buda-Pesth, 1885 (3 var-); — Public Festivities at Vienna, 1881; —"...
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CHRISTENSEN, CHRISTEN
CHRISTENSEN, CHRISTEN (Dan.), 1806-1845. Medallist of the first half of the nineteenth century; he resided at Rome for some time, and later at Copenhagen. He is considered one of the best Danish medallists of his time. The following medals are by him : Sunday schools prize-medal, 1831 ; — C. F. Hansen's Jubilee, 1830; — Frederick VI., 1832; — Christian III., Third centenary of the Reformation in Denmark, 1836 ; — Death of Frederick VI., 1839 ; — Dr Adam Wilhelm Hauch ; — The University of Christ...
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CHRISTENSEN, CHRISTEN (Dan.), 1806-1845. Medallist of the first half of the nineteenth century; he resided at Rome for some time, and later at Copenhagen. He is considered one of the best Danish medallists of his time. The following medals are by him : Sunday schools prize-medal, 1831 ; — C. F. Hansen's Jubilee, 1830; — Frederick VI., 1832; — Christian III., Third centenary of the Reformation in Denmark, 1836 ; — Death of Frederick VI., 1839 ; — Dr Adam Wilhelm Hauch ; — The University of Christ...
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ILARIO, PIER GIACOMO
ILARIO, PIER GIACOMO or IACOPO (Jtal.) so-called L' ANTICO. Sculptor and Medallist of Mantua, who was working circa 1480. By him are the following medals : Gianfrancesco Gonzaga, Lord of Sabbionetta, and his consort Antonia de' Balzi or des Beaux — obv. IOHANNES.FRANCISCVS.GONZ. Bust to l. Rvs. (a) FOR. VICTRICI. — ANTI. Fortuna between Mars and Minerva ; — (b) MARCHIO. COMES. ROTI. — PROBITAS.LAVDATVR. Burning fire; — (c) MARCHIO. COMES. ROTI. Thunderbolt; —(d) DIVA. ANTONIA. BAVTIA.DE.GONZ. MR...
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ILARIO, PIER GIACOMO or IACOPO (Jtal.) so-called L' ANTICO. Sculptor and Medallist of Mantua, who was working circa 1480. By him are the following medals : Gianfrancesco Gonzaga, Lord of Sabbionetta, and his consort Antonia de' Balzi or des Beaux — obv. IOHANNES.FRANCISCVS.GONZ. Bust to l. Rvs. (a) FOR. VICTRICI. — ANTI. Fortuna between Mars and Minerva ; — (b) MARCHIO. COMES. ROTI. — PROBITAS.LAVDATVR. Burning fire; — (c) MARCHIO. COMES. ROTI. Thunderbolt; —(d) DIVA. ANTONIA. BAVTIA.DE.GONZ. MR...
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