KRUG, HANS (SENIOR). (Germ.). Goldsmith, Die-cutter and Mintmaster at Nuremberg, 1496-1509; died in 1514. He also excelled in the casting of medals. In a document, dated 1509, he declares himself ready to undertake the casting of two medals (Pfenninge), in a clean and masterly manner (reiner und werklicher), of the Prince-Elector of Saxony, on the casting of which medals Dürer was to have been consulted. He may have been the Engraver of Tentzel, PI. II, nos I, II, III, Double Thaler, 1517, Thaler, same date, and subsidiary coins of Frederick III., of the "Bonnet" type, revived by Hans Krug, Junior, after 1513 . Bibliography. — Erman, Deutsche Medailleure, 1884. — Gerbert-Nürnberg, Geschichte der Münzstätte der Reichstadt Nürnberg, 1891.
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
KNOBLAUCH, JAKOB
KNOBLAUCH, JAKOB (Germ.) and Konrad Gross were "ordered and allowed “ by the Emperor Louis V. of Bavaria to strike Pfennige (Frankfurter) and Gulden, 4. September 1340. On the 18. February 1345, Knoblauch received another commission to issue Gros Tournois, "ein muntze von grozzen turnosen, die vier und sechtzig ane ein vierteil eins turnos an ein franckenfurdische mark gend. “ Knoblauch, whose name sometimes occurs as CHNOBLAUCH, also minted Hellers. Bibliography. — Paul Joseph u. Eduard Fellne...
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KNOBLAUCH, JAKOB (Germ.) and Konrad Gross were "ordered and allowed “ by the Emperor Louis V. of Bavaria to strike Pfennige (Frankfurter) and Gulden, 4. September 1340. On the 18. February 1345, Knoblauch received another commission to issue Gros Tournois, "ein muntze von grozzen turnosen, die vier und sechtzig ane ein vierteil eins turnos an ein franckenfurdische mark gend. “ Knoblauch, whose name sometimes occurs as CHNOBLAUCH, also minted Hellers. Bibliography. — Paul Joseph u. Eduard Fellne...
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KNOPF, HEINRICH
KNOPF, HEINRICH (Germ.). Goldsmith and Wax-modeller of Nuremberg, in the early part ot the seventeenth century, circa 1601- 1610. In contemporary documents he is styled " Conterfeter in Wachs". In 1601 he executed a medal of the Bishop of Bamberg, Johann Philipp von Gebsattel (illustrated), and received for the model and moulds 70 florins. These medals, observes Erman, were cast, as they were wanted, in the following years, by Knopf himself and the Bamberg Goldsmiths Paul Imhot, Marx Goldschmid,...
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KNOPF, HEINRICH (Germ.). Goldsmith and Wax-modeller of Nuremberg, in the early part ot the seventeenth century, circa 1601- 1610. In contemporary documents he is styled " Conterfeter in Wachs". In 1601 he executed a medal of the Bishop of Bamberg, Johann Philipp von Gebsattel (illustrated), and received for the model and moulds 70 florins. These medals, observes Erman, were cast, as they were wanted, in the following years, by Knopf himself and the Bamberg Goldsmiths Paul Imhot, Marx Goldschmid,...
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KOENE, D.
KOENE, D. (Dutch). Medallist of the latter end of the seventeenth century, by whom are medals commemorating the return of William III. to Holland, &c. " His works " says Mr. Grueber " are very few, and little is known of him". The Engraver's signature : D. Koene or D. K- occurs on the following pieces : Fireworks at the Hague 26. Jan./ 5. Feb. 1691 on William III.'s return to Holland; — William's throne established, Oct. 1691 R. Four warriors, armed, defending an orange-tree; — Johann van Briene...
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KOENE, D. (Dutch). Medallist of the latter end of the seventeenth century, by whom are medals commemorating the return of William III. to Holland, &c. " His works " says Mr. Grueber " are very few, and little is known of him". The Engraver's signature : D. Koene or D. K- occurs on the following pieces : Fireworks at the Hague 26. Jan./ 5. Feb. 1691 on William III.'s return to Holland; — William's throne established, Oct. 1691 R. Four warriors, armed, defending an orange-tree; — Johann van Briene...
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KOENIG, ANTONI
KOENIG, ANTONI (Austr.). Mint-engraver at Hall in Tyrol, 1723-1743. Probably a son of Johann Antoni Koenig or Khunig. By him are perhaps the Günzburg Thalers of 1765, 1766, &c. (signed : A. K.) ; — The Archduchess Marie-Antoinette arrives at Günzburg, 1770 (R. only); — The Archduke Leopold and consort, and Duke Charles of Lorraine and his sister Caroline visit Vienna, 1770; — Visit of T. H. to the Vienna Mint, 1770; — The Empress Maria Theresia lends prompt aid to the famished inhabitants of Wet...
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KOENIG, ANTONI (Austr.). Mint-engraver at Hall in Tyrol, 1723-1743. Probably a son of Johann Antoni Koenig or Khunig. By him are perhaps the Günzburg Thalers of 1765, 1766, &c. (signed : A. K.) ; — The Archduchess Marie-Antoinette arrives at Günzburg, 1770 (R. only); — The Archduke Leopold and consort, and Duke Charles of Lorraine and his sister Caroline visit Vienna, 1770; — Visit of T. H. to the Vienna Mint, 1770; — The Empress Maria Theresia lends prompt aid to the famished inhabitants of Wet...
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