GALLE, André  (1761-1844) French engraver, medalist.
          Born Saint Etienne-en-Forez, Loire, France, 15 May 1761.
          Apprenticed as a buttonmaker, rose to coin and medal
          engraver at Paris Mint. Among may medallic items he
          once created a portrait medal of Mathew Boulton.
          Signed dies galle.
          Died Paris, 23 December 1844.

          M   E   D   A   L   S

1792 French Libertas Americana Medal [obv was copied from
          Dupre's Libertas Americana as example of Galle's skill for
          a coinage engraving contract]. . . . .  Hennin 387, Julius 227
          Auctions:. . . . . . NAS 22:1942A; PCA 64:653, PCA 75:371

          B I O G R A P H I C A L  R E F E R E N C E S

AE1 {1988} Falk, p 1:78.

          N U M I S M A T I C   R E F E R E N C E S

E3  {1902-30} Forrer 2:194-198.
N27 {1984} Jung, p 114.
          Hennin