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HORST, Gustav  (fl 1876) diesinker.
          A proprietor, along with Frederick B. Smith (after
          Smith broke up with Herman Hartmann, 1859) in the
          diesinking firm of Smith and Horst. This name does
          appear on at least one medal (listed below). After Smith
          dies Horst joins with Frederick Koch (q.v.) to form
          Horst & Koch. In 1893, the firms of Horst & Koch, Smith
          & Seward and H.R. Wartenberg all merge to form New
          York Engraving and Die Sinking Company, which
          specialized in stamping medals and badges for the trade.

          M   E   D   A   L   S

1876 Washington (George) Perpetuate The Memory Medal (obv
          bust by Herman Hartmann then a partner of Frederick Smith
          prior 1859; struck in 1876 by Smith & Horst
          with this name on both obv and rev). . . . Baker 422-423
          Collection: American Numismatic Soc [>1] . 0000.999.8932

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

S48 {1985} Rulau and Fuld, p 184.
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