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Henry Kreis

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Henry Kreis
Born1899
Died1963 (aged 63–64)
EducationState School of Applied Arts in Munich
Known forsculpture

Henry Kreis (1899–1963) was an American sculptor.[1]

Life

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He 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

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  1. ^ "Indian Summer". The Met. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "Artist Page". medallicartcollector.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  3. ^ 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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