About Jean Varin
Lived 1607 – 1672 (aged 65). Jean Varin was a French and Swiss sculptor and medalist.
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.
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. Varin brought back the use of the screw press in the mint, and used it to produce the Louis d'or, a gold coin featuring a portrait of Louis XIII. In 1665, he was made a member of the Académie de peinture et de sculpture.
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Who was Jean Varin?
French sculptor (1607–1672)
When was Jean Varin born?
Jean Varin was born on 6 February 1607 in Liège.
When did Jean Varin die?
Jean Varin died on 26 August 1672 in Paris.
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Jean Varin was a sculptor and medalist.
What nationality was Jean Varin?
Jean Varin was French and Swiss.
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