Person GND

Name

Reich, John (Johann Matthias) (1768-1833)

German medalist, originally from Fürt. Emigrated to the US in 1800.

Reich became a die-engraver at the US mint in 1801, and was its second engraver from 1807 to 1817.

Reich was born in Fürth/Germany, and son of Johann Christian Reich.

Reich died in 1833.

Lit.: L. Forrer, Biographical Dictionary of Medallists V (1912) p. 72.

Types

Design Info, Die-cutter Info, Medalist Info

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