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Jean Varin

Illustration — Douzième d'écu de Louis XIII (cinq sols) Jean Varin or Warin (6 February 1604 Liège – 26 August 1672 Paris) was a French sculptor and engraver who made important innovations in the process of minting coins. Jean Varin was born in Liège, Varin moved to Paris in 1626. After demonstrating talent as an engraver, he obtained the support of Cardinal Richelieu and in 1647 was appointed head of the French mint.

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Jean Varin

Portrait of French engraver Jean Varin (1604-1672)

Adolphe Varin · This file comes from Gallica Digital Library and is available under the digital ID bpt6k220840q/f271.image · Public domain

Born
1607 · Liège.
Died
1672 · Paris.
Nationality
France · Switzerland
Occupation
sculptor · medalist
Fields
art of sculpture
Languages
French

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Illustration — Douzième d'écu de Louis XIII (cinq sols) Jean Varin or Warin (6 February 1604 Liège – 26 August 1672 Paris) was a French sculptor and engraver who made important innovations in the process of minting coins. Jean Varin was born in Liège, Varin moved to Paris in 1626. After demonstrating talent as an engraver, he obtained the support of Cardinal Richelieu and in 1647 was appointed head of the French mint.

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