| LC control no. | no2013012597
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| Descriptive conventions | rda
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| Personal name heading | Mercanti, John M.
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| Variant(s) | Mercanti, John
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| Biography/History note | John M. Mercanti is an American sculptor and engraver, best know to numismatists as the 12th chief engraver of the U.S. Mint and the designer of many circulating and commemorative coins and medals.
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| Associated country | U.S.
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| Located | N.J.
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| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pa.
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| Field of activity | Engraving Sculpture
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| Affiliation | United States Mint
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| Profession or occupation | Chief engraver
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| Found in | American silver eagles, c2012: t.p. (John M. Mercanti) p. vii (John M. Mercanti is an American sculptor and engraver, best know to numismatists as the 12th chief engraver of the U.S. Mint and the designer of many circulating and commemorative coins and medals; born in Philadelphia; joined the U.S. Mint in 1974; named chief engraver in 2006; held that position until his retirement in late 2010; John Mercanti)
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