Nicolas Briot
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Nicolas Briot (1579–1646) was a French medalist and engraver. He was a skilled mechanic and served as the general engraver at the Paris Mint. In 1625, Briot moved to London, where he revitalized the English court's interest in medals. He was a rival to Guillaume Dupré, another prominent medalist of the era.1
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coinFrance…the subject of experiments by Nicolas Briot; both he and Jean Warin were famous for their technique and style under Louis XIII. The late 17th and 18th centuries, though their coinage was of considerable external magnificence, were not devoid of monetary difficulty. Louis XV suppressed independent local minting, Strasbourg being…
Read More…the subject of experiments by Nicolas Briot; both he and Jean Warin were famous for their technique and style under Louis XIII. The late 17th and 18th centuries, though their coinage was of considerable external magnificence, were not devoid of monetary difficulty. Louis XV suppressed independent local minting, Strasbourg being…
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medalFranceNicolas Briot (1579–1646), rival of Dupré, was a lesser master who was a skilled mechanic and engraver general at the Paris Mint from 1600. In 1625 he went to London, where he revived the English court’s interest in the medal.
Read MoreNicolas Briot (1579–1646), rival of Dupré, was a lesser master who was a skilled mechanic and engraver general at the Paris Mint from 1600. In 1625 he went to London, where he revived the English court’s interest in the medal.
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