Henry Kreis Explained

Henry Kreis
Birth Date:1899
Education:State School of Applied Arts in Munich
Known For:sculpture

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

Life

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indian Summer. The Met. March 9, 2018.
  2. Web site: Artist Page. medallicartcollector.com. April 27, 2018.
  3. Book: Yeoman, R. S. . Richard S. Yeoman . A Guide Book of United States Coins (Mega Red 7th ed.) . 2021 . Whitman Publishing, LLC . 978-0794848972 . 1145,1148,1155.