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Jean-Pierre Droz

From Graces Guide
Part of 1818 drawing of the six part segmental collier devised by Droz to impress the edges of coins and medals[1]. The segments or 'petals' pivot on the pins 'y'

Jean-Pierre Droz (1746 - 1823) was a coin and medal engraver born in Switzerland and trained in Paris.

He was briefly employed by Matthew Boulton to help to develop specific aspects of the Soho Mint and to engrave dies for minting coins and medals.

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  1. ↑ Drawing from Encyclopaedia Britannica, via Wikipedia
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