Daniel Friedrich Loos

Daniel Friedrich Loos (June 15, 1735 – October 1, 1819) was a German medallist, engraver, and die-cutter. He was the chief engraver and medalist for the Kingdom of Prussia, and was given the title Prussian Court Medallist.

Biography Daniel Friedrich Loos was born June 15, 1735, in Altenburg, Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany).

He worked at the Prussian Mint in Magdeburg from 1756 until its closure during the Seven Years' War.

He had two sons which continued his work, Friedrich Wilhelm Loos (ca. 1767–1819), and Gottfried Bernhard Loos (1774–1843).

Loos work can be found in museum collections, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the British Museum in London, and the .