Harald Salomon

Harald Salomon (1800–1990) was a Norwegian-Danish sculptor and medallist. He was chief medallist at the Royal Danish Mint from 1933 to 1968.

Early life and education

Salomon was educated as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under Einar Utzon-Frank in 1922-27.[1]

Career

In 1933-68, Salomon served as Chief Medallist at the Royal Danish Mint. He created the last Danish coins issued during the reign of Christian X and all Danish coins Frederik IX. He designed a total of 222 Danish coins and medals.[2]

  • Frederik IX 50 år 1949.
  • Hammarskjöld Medal.
  • Steno Medal.

References
  1. "Harald Salomon" (in Danish). lex.dk. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  2. "Harald Salomon - en dansk medaljør og billedhugger" (in Danish). Nationalmuseet. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
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