Category Archives: Engraver of The Week

Engraver Of The Week: John R. Sinnock

23	Apr 2012
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John R. Sinnock (1888 – 1947) was the eighth Chief Engraver and Sculptor of the United States Mint. During his tenure at this post, he designed the Roosevelt Dime, the Franklin Half Dollar, assisted with the modern Purple Heart, the … Continue reading

Engraver of the Week: Gilroy Roberts

9	Apr 2012
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Gilroy Roberts was a humble man of major accomplishments. Over the course of his 86 year life, he became an integral member of the numismatic community, designing a number of medals and coins for the United States and abroad. As … Continue reading

Engraver of the Week: Frank Gasparro

26	Mar 2012
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Frank Gasparro was the tenth Chief Sculptor and Engraver of the United States Mint. Gasparro held the position from 1965 until his retirement in 1981. During his tenure at the Mint, Gasparro proved to be incredibly talented, creating more coins … Continue reading

Engraver of The Week: Elizabeth Jones, The First Female Chief Sculptor and Engraver

12	Mar 2012
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Elizabeth Jones (1935 – ) served as the 11th Chief Sculptor and Engraver of the United States Mint, having been appointed after the retirement of Frank Gasparro in 1981. The first woman ever to hold this post, Jones was a … Continue reading

Engraver of The Week: John Mercanti, Sculptor of More Than 100 Coins

28	Feb 2012
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Throughout U.S. history, only twelve individuals have held the title of Chief Engraver. John Mercanti was one of these select few. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mercanti displayed an early aptitude for the arts. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of … Continue reading