Nicholas Briot
✓ Source-basedfallingFrench sculpteur and medalist (1579-1646)
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Nicholas Briot was a French-English coin engraver, medallist and mechanical engineer. Born in France, he emigrated to England and became chief engraver to the Royal Mint in 1633 and is credited with the invention of the coining-press.
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FranceCategory
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1579 to 1646 · aged 67
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