Christian Gobrecht (1785 – 1844) was the third Chief Engraver and Sculptor of the United States Mint, serving from 1840 until his death. He was a talented and ambitious individual who created many important designs, several of which would become staples of American numismatic history.
Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Gobrecht demonstrated an early inclination towards artistic and engraving work. As a young man he served an apprenticeship for a clockmaker in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Afterwards (showing 500 of 3967 characters). |
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