Henry Godfrey Kreis (July 27, 1899–January 22, 1963) was an American sculptor.[1]
Henry Kreis | |
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| Born | July 27, 1899 |
| Died | January 22, 1963 (aged 63) |
| Education | State School of Applied Arts in Munich |
| Known for | sculpture |
Life
editHe studied at the State School of Applied Arts in Munich.[2] In 1935 Kreis designed the Connecticut Tercentenary half dollar, then in 1936 he designed the Bridgeport, Connecticut, Centennial half dollar and the reverse of the Arkansas-Robinson half dollar.[3]
In 1947, he created the Wise virgins and Foolish virgins medal for the Society of Medalists.
References
edit- ↑ "Indian Summer". The Met. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Artist Page". medallicartcollector.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ↑ Yeoman, R. S. (2021). A Guide Book of United States Coins (Mega Red 7th ed.). Whitman Publishing, LLC. pp. 1145, 1148, 1155. ISBN 978-0794848972.
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