PETIT, Louis Michel  (1791-1844) French engraver, sculptor, medalist.
          Born Paris 29 August 1791.
          Benezit states he was member of advisory committee
          to the Paris Mint. But engraved a large number of Durant
          Series (and a few collegiate medals).
          Died Paris 19 July 1844.

          M  E  D  A  L    S  E  R  I  E  S

          Series Numismatica Universalis (by Durand):

1821 Christopher Columbus Medal (Petit signature at
          lower left on obv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Rulau G4
          Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 52:1173
1821 Christopher Columbus Medal (Petit signature at
          lower center on obv) . . . . . . . .  Rulau G5, Eglit 52
          Auctions:. . . . .  PCA 49:363, PCA 50:278, PCA 52:1172,
                                              PCA 67:266, PCA 67:776

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

D3a {2006} Benezit.Dictionary of Artists, p 10:1256.

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

O2  {1885} Hawkins, p 2:235.
E3  {1902-30} Forrer 4:466, 8:122 (mentions three varieties of the Columbus Medal).
S14 {1963} Eglit 52, p 33 (list only one variety).
S52 (1989} Rulau G4, G5 p 83 (lists two varieties).