John Mercanti, former chief engraver of the U.S. Mint and the man responsible for more coin and medal designs than anyone else in the Mint’s history, took Whitman Expo attendees behind the scenes in the Mint’s transition from traditional hand-sculpting and engraving techniques to the digital age. Mr. Mercanti, author of American Silver Eagles: A […]
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A Conversation With John Mercanti
The man who has produced more coin and medal designs than anyone in the history of the U.S. Mint will make a presentation at 1pm today in the Charles Street VIP Suite. Former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, John Mercanti, will share a behind-the-scenes look at the Mint, as he describes how the American […]

The Welcome Mat is Out for You!
When the Baltimore Expo gets underway tomorrow, the official Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction, Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4) gathering, Numismatic Consumer Alliance grading class, War of 1812 medals exhibit, and 12th chief engraver of the U.S. Mint will be among the highlights.