Coin-engraver for Louis XVIII Auguste-François Michaut
































during first restoration, competition coin-engraving perfection set on 2 august 1814, aimed redefine type of coins in use , henceforth redesign next monetary system. won contest on 6 older , more experienced medallists ( bertrand andrieu, nicolas guy antoine brenet, jean-pierre droz, nicolas marie gatteaux , pierre-joseph tiolier) was ; 9 december 1815 decree stated michaut s patterns should substitute older ones , new coins minted 1 january 1816.


the type executed french 5 franc coin ( écu) received great praise art critique edmond about: « when écu thrown onto counter of tradesman without 1 being aware masterpiece being spent» , thérèse vallier celebrated engraver hubert ponscarmes, said:«during bourbon restoration, glyptics continued considered important pompous academics. michaut stood out exception. in stroke of genius shaped, écu featuring louis xviii, wonderful piece of clarity , elegance».








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