Jan Petersen (medallist)

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Jan Petersen (born 19 November 1945) is a Danish medallist, draftsman and graphic artist. He served as chief medallist for the Royal Danish Mint from 1875 to 19987

Biography

Petersen was trained as a printer under Harald Leth and 1980–85 at the School of Applied Arts. [1]

Petersen was chief medalist at the Toyal Mint from 1985, until the position was discontinued in 1997. He renewed the portrait of Margrethe II on the Danish 20 and 10 krone coins. (1994). He has also created stylistically varied depictions of Margrethe II for the jubilee coins from 1990, 1992, 1995 and 1997. Other works as a medallist include the Technical University of Denmark's honorary medal (1998). [2]

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References

  1. "Jan Petersen - medaljør, tegner og grafiker" (in Danish). lex.dk. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  2. "Medaljør Jan Petersen" (in Danish). danskmoent.dk. Retrieved 16 January 2024.

1945 births