MUNGGAU, JOHANN GEORG BECK VON (Austr.). Mint-master at Plan, 1654-1655, in the service of the Counts of Schlick. Bibliography. — E. Fiala, Das Münzwesen der Grafen Schlick, 1890.
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.
MOREAU
MOREAU (French). Engraver of the first half of the nineteenth century, best known for his various Patterns for the coinage of Charles X., 1824, and Louis Philippe, 1830. These consist of: 5 Franc pieces (Dewamin Pl. 49, 2); — 2 Francs (D., PI. 49, 3) of Charles X. ; — 100 Francs; — 5 Francs &c. of Louis Philippe. This artist's signature : MOREAU S. occurs on a medal commemorating the Recovery of George III., Cheltenham, 1788-9. Moreau engraved also Jettons, Tickets, Advertising Counters, Badges...
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MOREAU (French). Engraver of the first half of the nineteenth century, best known for his various Patterns for the coinage of Charles X., 1824, and Louis Philippe, 1830. These consist of: 5 Franc pieces (Dewamin Pl. 49, 2); — 2 Francs (D., PI. 49, 3) of Charles X. ; — 100 Francs; — 5 Francs &c. of Louis Philippe. This artist's signature : MOREAU S. occurs on a medal commemorating the Recovery of George III., Cheltenham, 1788-9. Moreau engraved also Jettons, Tickets, Advertising Counters, Badges...
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MOREAU, AUGUSTE MATHURIN
MOREAU, AUGUSTE MATHURIN (French). Sculptor of the nineteenth century, born at Dijon, 18 November 1822; pupil of A. Ramey and Dumont; won in 1842 the second Grand Prix de Rome; Knight of the Legion of Honour since 1865. Beside many fine works of sculpture, he has executed Portrait-medallions, cast in bronze, some of which were exhibited at the Paris Salons, as late as 1906, when he showed fifteen bronze Plaquettes entitled : Souvenirs de Troyes; and 1907, a bronze Plaquette, " Enfant", after Bou...
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MOREAU, AUGUSTE MATHURIN (French). Sculptor of the nineteenth century, born at Dijon, 18 November 1822; pupil of A. Ramey and Dumont; won in 1842 the second Grand Prix de Rome; Knight of the Legion of Honour since 1865. Beside many fine works of sculpture, he has executed Portrait-medallions, cast in bronze, some of which were exhibited at the Paris Salons, as late as 1906, when he showed fifteen bronze Plaquettes entitled : Souvenirs de Troyes; and 1907, a bronze Plaquette, " Enfant", after Bou...
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MOREL, ANDRÉ II
MOREL, ANDRÉ II (French). Mint-master at Lyons, under Charles IX. and Henry III. He signed his issues, like his predecessor, AM, with, in addition, a pellet in the O's and three dots in the C's of the legends. He struck posthumous Douzains of Charles IX., in 1575, before the return of Henry III. from Poland, and coins in the name of Charles X. On the surrender of Lyons to Henry IV., 7. February 1594, he had to resign in favour of Jehan Filliard, of Grenoble. Bibliography. — E. Faivre, op. cit....
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MOREL, ANDRÉ II (French). Mint-master at Lyons, under Charles IX. and Henry III. He signed his issues, like his predecessor, AM, with, in addition, a pellet in the O's and three dots in the C's of the legends. He struck posthumous Douzains of Charles IX., in 1575, before the return of Henry III. from Poland, and coins in the name of Charles X. On the surrender of Lyons to Henry IV., 7. February 1594, he had to resign in favour of Jehan Filliard, of Grenoble. Bibliography. — E. Faivre, op. cit....
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MOREL, EUGÉNE
MOREL, EUGÉNE (French). Sculptor and Medallist of the early part of the nineteenth century, by whom are various medals, some of which are signed : MOREL FILS. It is possible that there may have been two Die-sinkers of that name, father and son. His signature occurs on the following works : J. A. Manuel, French deputy, 1823 (plaquette); — Merrier, ex-sergeant of the Paris Garde nationale, 1823 (plaquette); — Defence of the heights of the Buttes Chaumont by the pupils of the Polytechnic School, ...
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MOREL, EUGÉNE (French). Sculptor and Medallist of the early part of the nineteenth century, by whom are various medals, some of which are signed : MOREL FILS. It is possible that there may have been two Die-sinkers of that name, father and son. His signature occurs on the following works : J. A. Manuel, French deputy, 1823 (plaquette); — Merrier, ex-sergeant of the Paris Garde nationale, 1823 (plaquette); — Defence of the heights of the Buttes Chaumont by the pupils of the Polytechnic School, ...
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