Details

Name

Ludwig Christian Lauer

Brief Biography

died 1873, German

Occupation

Metalworker

Description

Ludwig Christian Lauer was a medal maker in Nuremberg, Germany. He began his business in 1848. He expanded his business and in 1860 renamed it ‘coin mint L. Chr. Lauer’. He died in 1873 and the company continued under the supervision of his wife and three sons.
He was a leading 19th-century German manufacturer of medals, tokens, play money and related products. He exported items to the UK and competed against the well-known Birmingham mints of the day.