MERCANTI, John M. (1943- ) sculptor, staff engraver U.S. Mint.
Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27 April 1943.
Joined staff Philadelphia Mint in 1974.
Retired from the Mint after 26 years, 31 December 2010.
Signed coin models JM initials.
Awarded American Numismatic Association’s Award for
Excellence in Medallic Sculpture (formerly called Medallist
of the Year), 2001, the 33rd such recipient of this award.
Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27 April 1943.
Joined staff Philadelphia Mint in 1974.
Retired from the Mint after 26 years, 31 December 2010.
Signed coin models JM initials.
Awarded American Numismatic Association’s Award for
Excellence in Medallic Sculpture (formerly called Medallist
of the Year), 2001, the 33rd such recipient of this award.
C O I N S E R I E S
State Quarter Series:
1999 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) Pennsylvnia State Reverse
(designed and modeled by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .144
2001 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) North Carolina State
Reverse (designed by Mary Ellen Robinson, modeled
by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2002 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) Louisiana State Reverse
(designed and modeled by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (18)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2003 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) Arkansas State Reverse
(designed by Ariston Jacks, modeled by Mercanti). . . . (25)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2004 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) Iowa State Reverse
(designed and modeled by Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (29)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2005 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) West Virginia State
Reverse (designed by Jamie Lester, modeled by
Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (35)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
2006 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) South Dakota State
Reverse (designed by Michael Leidel, modeled by
Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (40)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
C O I N S
1983 Los Angeles XXIII Olympiad Discus Thrower Commem
Silver Dollar (obv by Elizabeth Jones; rev by
Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breen 7598-7601, KM 209
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 239
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti, Am Silver Eagles, p .140
1984 Los Angeles XXIII Olympiad Commem Gold Ten
Dollar (obv designed by James Peed, rev
designed and both sides modeled by John
Mercanti) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breen 7605-7608, KM 211
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 256
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
1986 Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Mercanti, rev by Mercanti and Matthew
Peloso) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breen 7611-7612, KM 214
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 239
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
1989 Congress Bicentennial Commem Gold Five Dollar
(both sides by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 226
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 253
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
1990 Eisenhower (Dwight) Centennial Dollar (obv dual
portrait by John Mercanti; rev by Marcel Jovine
with additional modeling by Chester Martin) . . . . . KM 227
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 240
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1991 Mount Rushmore Commem Gold Five Dollar (obv
design of eagle and Gutzon Borglum's monumental
carving, modeled by Mercanti; rev designed by
Robert Lamb, modeled by William Cousins;
struck by U.S. Mint). . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baker C-A9, KM 230
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 253
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1991 Korean War Memorial Commem Silver Dollar (obv by
Mercanti, rev by T. James Ferrell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 231
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 240
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1991 U S O 50th Anniversary Commem Silver Dollar (obv
designed by Robert Lamb; both sides modeled by
Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 232
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 241
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1992 Columbus Quincentennial Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Mercanti, rev by Thomas D. Rogers). . . . . KM 238
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 241
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1993 World War II 50th Anniversary Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Thomas D. Rogers Sr, rev by Mercanti) . . KM 244
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 242
1994 United States Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar (obv
by William C. Cousins, rev by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . KM 253
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 243
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1994 World Cup Commem Half Dollar (obv designed by
Richard T. LaRoche, modeled by Mercanti; rev
designed by Dean McMullen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 246
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 237
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1994 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commem Dollar (obv of
three military decorations by Mercanti, rev by Thomas
D. Rogers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 250
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 243
1995 Atlanta Olympic Track and Field Commem Silver
Dollar (obv by Mercanti, rev designed by William
Krawczewicz, modeled by T. James Ferrell). . . . . . KM 264
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 244
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1995 Atlanta Olympic Cycling Commem Silver Dollar (obv
by Mercanti, rev designed by William Krawczewicz,
modeled by T. James Ferrell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 263
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 244
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1995 Civil War Battlefields Commem Silver Dollar (obv
designed by Don Troiani, modeled by ? , rev by Missing Data
Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 255
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 245
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1996 Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Thomas D. Rogers, rev by Mercanti). . . . . KM 276
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 247
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Flag Bearer Commem $5 Gold
(obv designed by Patricia Verani, modeled by Mercanti;
rev designed by William Krawczewicz, modeled by
Thomas D. Rogers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 274
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 255
1998 Revolutionary War Black Patriots Commem Silver
Dollar (obv by Mercanti, rev designed by Edward
Dwight, modeled by Thomas D. Rogers Sr). . . . . . KM 288
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 248
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2000 Library of Congress Commem Bimetallic Ten Dollar
Coin (obv by Mercanti, rev by Thomas D. Rogers) .KM 312
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 256
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2000 Library of Congress Commem Silver One Dollar
(obv by Thomas D. Rogers, rev by Mercanti) . . . . .KM 311
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 249
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
2000 United States Leif Ericson Commem Silver One Dollar
(obv by Mercanti, rev by James Ferrell) [issued
with a companion 2000 Iceland Leif Ericson One
Kronur Coin, designed by Thröstur Magnusson after
statue by Stirling Calder]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 313
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 249
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
2001 United States Capitol Visitor Center Commem Silver
Dollar (obv design by Marika Somogyi, rev design and
both sides modeled by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 324
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 249
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p 144-145
2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Mercanti, rev by Donna Weaver) . . . . . . . .KM 336
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 250
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2002 United States Military Academy West Point Bicentennial
Commem Silver Dollar (obv by T. James Ferrell, rev
by John Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 338
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 250
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2003 Wright Brothers First Flight Commem Clad Half Dollar
(obv by John Mercanti, rev by Norman Nemeth) . .KM 349
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 250
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2004 Edison (Thomas Alva) Commem Silver Dollar (obv
by Donna Weaver, rev by John Mercanti).. . . . . . . .KM 362
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 251
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
2005 Marshall (John) Supreme Court Chief Justice
Commem Silver Dollar (obv John Mercanti,
rev by Donna Weaver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 375
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 251
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
2007 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Comem Gold Five Dollar
Coin (obv by John Mercanti; rev designed by Susan
Gamble, modeled by Norman Nemeth). . . . . . . . . . KM 406
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 256
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
B U L L I O N C O I N S
1986 Liberty Walking Bullion Silver Eagle One Dollar
[one ounce fine silver] (Adolph Weinman's original
half dollar design, remodeled mated with new Eagle
rev by Mercanti) [subject of book by Mercanti, see N45,
References below, which covers all U.S. bullion coin
issues, with extensive text on history of ths coin] . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 Mercanti {2012}Am Silver Eagles, p .many
American Eagle Plainum Series:
[The Mercanti-Rogers design appeared on 1997; Mercanti
designed rev of 1998; all later coins throuth 2003 bore eagle
themes with other national themes thereafter by other Mint
designers and modellers.]
1997 Statue of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv by John Mercanti;
rev by Thomas Rogers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1998 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle Over New England
theme also by Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1999 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above Wetlands theme
by Alfred Maletsky). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) ???????
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2000 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above field theme
by Alfred Maletsky). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4)
2001 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above Southwest theme
by Thomas D. Rogers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5)
2002 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above wetlands theme
by Alfred Maletsky). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6)
2003 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above Rocky Mountain
theme by Alfred Maletsky). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7)
2004 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti, rev U.S. Custom House
theme by Donna Weaver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8)
2005 Statue of Liberty Vitas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Eagle on Shield theme
by Donna Weaver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (9)
2006 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Legislative Branch theme
designed by Joel Iskowitz, modeled by Donna
Weaver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10)
2007 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Executive Branch theme
designed by Thomas Cleveland, modeled by
Phebe Hemphill). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (11)
2008 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Judicial Branch theme
designed byJoel Iskowitz, modeled by Charles
Vickers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (12)
2009 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev To Form A More Perfect
Union theme design by Susan Gamble, modeled by
Phebe Hamphill). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (13)
2010 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev To Establish Justice
theme designed and modeled by Phebe Hemphill) . . . . (14)
2011 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Insure Domestic Tranquility
theme designed by Joel Iskowitz, modeled
by Phebe Hemphill). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (15)
B U L L I O N M E D A L S
American Arts Series (Gold Bullion Medals):
1982 Armstrong (Louis) One Ounce Medal (both sides by
Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .118
1984 Steinbeck (John) Half Ounce Medal (both sides by
Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .119
1984 Hayes (Helen) One Ounce Medal (both sides by
Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .119
B A D G E S E R I E S
American Numismatic Association Badges:
1989 A.N.A. 78th Convention Pittsburgh Medal (designed
and modeled by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harris 89.CB.78
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 64:203; PCA 80:493[set/3],
PCA 84:748-749
Collection: American Numismatic Society. . . . . . 1990.89.2
M E D A L S E R I E S
Presidential Medal Series:
1989 Bush (George) Medal (obv by John Mercanti, rev by
Chester Martin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secretaries of the Treasury Series:
1983 Regan (Donald T.) Medal (obv by Edgar Steever, rev
by John Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 229
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
Directors of the Mint Series:
1979 Hackel (Stella) Medal (obv by Frank Gasparro; rev
by John Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 321
Illustrated: M45 {3012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .140
1993 Ryder (David J.) Medal (obv by Thomas D. Rogers
Sr; rev by John Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 323
1995 Diehl (Philip) Medal (obv by John Mercanti,
rev by William Cousins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 325
Mint Buildings Series:
19xx United States Second Philadelphia Mint Medal (obv by
Mercanti, medal never issued). . . . . . . . . . . .
Young Astronauts Series:
1988 America In Space Gold Medal (obv designed by student
Brian Kachel, age 12, modeled by Chester Y. Martin;
rev designed by Ahlcrona, modeled by John Mercanti;
struck by U.S. Mint). . . . . . . . . . Turner 44, Dean D1988-1,
Swoger 208I
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 60:328
Illustrated: M60 {2008}Dean. National Comm Medals, p62
Illustrated: M62 {2008}Swoger, Nat Comm Medals p . 218
1988 America In Space Silver Medal (obv designed by student
Essan Ni, age 9, modeled by James Licaretz; rev designed
by Ahlcrona, modeled by John Mercanti; struck by
U.S. Mint) . . . . . . Turner 44, Dean D1988-2, Swoger 208II
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 63:378, PCA 68:574
Illustrated: M60 {2008}Dean, National Comm Medals, p 63
Illustrated: M62 {2008}Swoger, Nat Comm Medals p 218-9
1988 America In Space Bronze Medal (obv designed by student
Erac Priester, age 15, modeled by Edgar Zell Stever IV,
rev designed by Ahlcrona, modeled by John Mercanti;
struck by U.S. Mint). . . . . . . . . . Turner 44, Dean D1988-3,
Swoger 208III
Illustrated: M60 {2008}Dean, National Comm Medals, p64
Illustrated: M62 {2008}Swoger, Nat Comm Medals p . 219
National Wildlife Refuge System Centennal Series:
2003 Salmon Medal (obv by Norman Newman, rev by
Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean 2003-4
Illustrated: M60 {2012} Dean, National Comm Medals,p 72
C H A R M S & E M B L E M S
1984 Filler Token For U.S. Mint Sets (obv by Mercanti,
unknown who did rev) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1998 United States Mint Service Pin (by Mercanti) . . . .
M E D A L S
1972 Hoover (J. Edgar) Medal (obv by Frank Gasparro, rev
by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 661
Illustrated: M45 Mercanti {2012}Am Silver Eagles, p , .140
1982 Beatrix (Queen of the Netherlands) Medal (obv by
Edgar Zell Steever and Philip Fowler; rev by John
Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1983 Waring (Fred) Congressional Medal (obv by John Mercanti,
rev by Michael Iacocca and Matthew Peloso) . . . . . List 675
1984 Humphrey (Hubert) Medal (obv by Mercanti; rev by
Matthew Peloso). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 670
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
1984 Ryan (Leo J.) Congressional Medal (obv by Matthew
Peloso, rev by John Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . .
1985 Truman (Harry S.) Medal (obv by Matthew Peloso,
rev by John Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1989 Lasker (Mary) Congressional Medal (obv by James
Licaretz; rev designed by Mariah Kirby Smith,
modeled by John Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1985 Chapin (Harry) Congressional Medal (designed by
Mercanti; obv modeled by James Licaretz, rev by
Chester Martin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1992 Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Medal (obv by Thomas
Rogers, rev by Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint). . . .
1992 Schwarzkopf (H. Norman) Medal (obv by Mercanti,
rev by William Cousins; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1995 Schjneerson (Rabbi Menachem) Congressional Medal (obv Missing Data
by Mercanti, rev by ? ) . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1997 Sinatra (Frank) Congressional Medal (obv by Mercanti,
rev by ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missing Data
1998 Little Rock Nine Medal (obv by T. James Ferrell, rev
by Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1999 Parks (Rosa) Medal (obv designed by Artis Lane,
modeled by Al Maletsky, rev by James Mercanti) . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2000 O'Connor (John Cardinal) Congressional Medal (obv
port by Mercanti, rev by T. James Ferrell) . . . . .
2000 White House Bicentennial (obv by Mercanti, rev by
Thomas Rogers; struck by U.S. Mint). . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2002 Reagan (Ronald and Nancy) Congressional Medal (obv
by Mercanti, rev by Donna Weaver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2002 Shelton (H. Hugh) Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Medal
(obv by Donna Weaver, rev by John Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . .
2004 Height (Dorothy) Medal (obv by Donna Weaver, rev
by Mercanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2005 Robinson (Jzckie) Congressional Medal (obv by ?
rev by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
A R C H I V E S
N31 {1992} Smith. American Numismatic Biographies, p 162.
N U M I S M A T I C R E F E R E N C E S
S28 {1969} Harris 89.CB.78.
P5 {1983} Reiter (Ed) The Man With the Golden Coin: Designer John Mercanti.
Coinage 19:8 (August 1983) p 66ff.
E17 {1983} Pessolano-Filos, p 80.
Px {1983} Reiter (Ed) Rising Star: John Mercanti Takes His Place in Numismatic
History. Numismatic News 31:23 (4 June 1983) p 8ff.
S48 {1985} Rulau and Fuld (Baker) C-A9, p 28.
O12 {1988} Breen 7598-7600, p 606; 7605-7608 607; 7611-7612 607-608.
Px {1989} Carlucci (Donald D.) John Mercanti, Sculptor Extraordinaire. Clarion 6:1
(25 February 1989) p 5-9, port.
Px {1990} Anderson (Burnett) Mercanti to Succeed Jones. Numismatic News 39:40 (2
October 1990) p 1.
N30 {1991} Bowers. Commemorative Coins, p 718 (bio), 753.
Px {1994} Batio (Christopher) Mercanti's Hand In Many Coin Designs Numismatic
News 43:16 (19 April 1994) p 20-21.
P3 {2001} Mercanti (John) Remembering A Friend and Teacher [Frank Gasparro].
Coin World 42:2167 (22 October 2001) p 10.
M60 {2008}Dean, National Commemorative Medals of U.S. Mint; D1988-1 to D1988-3,
p 62-64.
M62 {2008} Swoger, National Commemorative Medals, 208I-208III p 216-219.
O16 {2010} Jordan (Eric) Modern Commemorative Coins … Featuring U.S. Coins from
1982 to Date. Iola, WI: Krause Publications (2010) p 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 243, 244, 245,
247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 253, 256.
N45 {2012} Mercanti (John) and Standish (Michael) American Silver Eagles; A
Guide To the U.S. Bullion Coin Program, Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing,
154 pages, illus.
State Quarter Series:
1999 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) Pennsylvnia State Reverse
(designed and modeled by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .144
2001 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) North Carolina State
Reverse (designed by Mary Ellen Robinson, modeled
by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2002 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) Louisiana State Reverse
(designed and modeled by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (18)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2003 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) Arkansas State Reverse
(designed by Ariston Jacks, modeled by Mercanti). . . . (25)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2004 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) Iowa State Reverse
(designed and modeled by Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (29)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2005 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) West Virginia State
Reverse (designed by Jamie Lester, modeled by
Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (35)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
2006 Washington (George) Quarter Dollar (obv by John Flanagan,
modified by William Cousins) South Dakota State
Reverse (designed by Michael Leidel, modeled by
Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (40)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
C O I N S
1983 Los Angeles XXIII Olympiad Discus Thrower Commem
Silver Dollar (obv by Elizabeth Jones; rev by
Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breen 7598-7601, KM 209
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 239
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti, Am Silver Eagles, p .140
1984 Los Angeles XXIII Olympiad Commem Gold Ten
Dollar (obv designed by James Peed, rev
designed and both sides modeled by John
Mercanti) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breen 7605-7608, KM 211
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 256
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
1986 Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Mercanti, rev by Mercanti and Matthew
Peloso) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breen 7611-7612, KM 214
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 239
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
1989 Congress Bicentennial Commem Gold Five Dollar
(both sides by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 226
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 253
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
1990 Eisenhower (Dwight) Centennial Dollar (obv dual
portrait by John Mercanti; rev by Marcel Jovine
with additional modeling by Chester Martin) . . . . . KM 227
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 240
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1991 Mount Rushmore Commem Gold Five Dollar (obv
design of eagle and Gutzon Borglum's monumental
carving, modeled by Mercanti; rev designed by
Robert Lamb, modeled by William Cousins;
struck by U.S. Mint). . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baker C-A9, KM 230
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 253
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1991 Korean War Memorial Commem Silver Dollar (obv by
Mercanti, rev by T. James Ferrell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 231
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 240
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1991 U S O 50th Anniversary Commem Silver Dollar (obv
designed by Robert Lamb; both sides modeled by
Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 232
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 241
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1992 Columbus Quincentennial Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Mercanti, rev by Thomas D. Rogers). . . . . KM 238
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 241
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1993 World War II 50th Anniversary Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Thomas D. Rogers Sr, rev by Mercanti) . . KM 244
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 242
1994 United States Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar (obv
by William C. Cousins, rev by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . KM 253
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 243
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1994 World Cup Commem Half Dollar (obv designed by
Richard T. LaRoche, modeled by Mercanti; rev
designed by Dean McMullen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 246
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 237
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1994 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commem Dollar (obv of
three military decorations by Mercanti, rev by Thomas
D. Rogers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 250
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 243
1995 Atlanta Olympic Track and Field Commem Silver
Dollar (obv by Mercanti, rev designed by William
Krawczewicz, modeled by T. James Ferrell). . . . . . KM 264
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 244
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1995 Atlanta Olympic Cycling Commem Silver Dollar (obv
by Mercanti, rev designed by William Krawczewicz,
modeled by T. James Ferrell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 263
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 244
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1995 Civil War Battlefields Commem Silver Dollar (obv
designed by Don Troiani, modeled by ? , rev by Missing Data
Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 255
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 245
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1996 Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Thomas D. Rogers, rev by Mercanti). . . . . KM 276
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 247
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Flag Bearer Commem $5 Gold
(obv designed by Patricia Verani, modeled by Mercanti;
rev designed by William Krawczewicz, modeled by
Thomas D. Rogers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 274
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 255
1998 Revolutionary War Black Patriots Commem Silver
Dollar (obv by Mercanti, rev designed by Edward
Dwight, modeled by Thomas D. Rogers Sr). . . . . . KM 288
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 248
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2000 Library of Congress Commem Bimetallic Ten Dollar
Coin (obv by Mercanti, rev by Thomas D. Rogers) .KM 312
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 256
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2000 Library of Congress Commem Silver One Dollar
(obv by Thomas D. Rogers, rev by Mercanti) . . . . .KM 311
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 249
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
2000 United States Leif Ericson Commem Silver One Dollar
(obv by Mercanti, rev by James Ferrell) [issued
with a companion 2000 Iceland Leif Ericson One
Kronur Coin, designed by Thröstur Magnusson after
statue by Stirling Calder]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 313
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 249
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
2001 United States Capitol Visitor Center Commem Silver
Dollar (obv design by Marika Somogyi, rev design and
both sides modeled by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KM 324
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 249
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p 144-145
2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games Commem Silver Dollar
(obv by Mercanti, rev by Donna Weaver) . . . . . . . .KM 336
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 250
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2002 United States Military Academy West Point Bicentennial
Commem Silver Dollar (obv by T. James Ferrell, rev
by John Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 338
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 250
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2003 Wright Brothers First Flight Commem Clad Half Dollar
(obv by John Mercanti, rev by Norman Nemeth) . .KM 349
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 250
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2004 Edison (Thomas Alva) Commem Silver Dollar (obv
by Donna Weaver, rev by John Mercanti).. . . . . . . .KM 362
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 251
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
2005 Marshall (John) Supreme Court Chief Justice
Commem Silver Dollar (obv John Mercanti,
rev by Donna Weaver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KM 375
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 251
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
2007 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Comem Gold Five Dollar
Coin (obv by John Mercanti; rev designed by Susan
Gamble, modeled by Norman Nemeth). . . . . . . . . . KM 406
Illustrated: O16 {2010} Jordan, Modern Commems, p . 256
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
B U L L I O N C O I N S
1986 Liberty Walking Bullion Silver Eagle One Dollar
[one ounce fine silver] (Adolph Weinman's original
half dollar design, remodeled mated with new Eagle
rev by Mercanti) [subject of book by Mercanti, see N45,
References below, which covers all U.S. bullion coin
issues, with extensive text on history of ths coin] . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 Mercanti {2012}Am Silver Eagles, p .many
American Eagle Plainum Series:
[The Mercanti-Rogers design appeared on 1997; Mercanti
designed rev of 1998; all later coins throuth 2003 bore eagle
themes with other national themes thereafter by other Mint
designers and modellers.]
1997 Statue of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv by John Mercanti;
rev by Thomas Rogers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1998 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle Over New England
theme also by Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1999 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above Wetlands theme
by Alfred Maletsky). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) ???????
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2000 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above field theme
by Alfred Maletsky). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4)
2001 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above Southwest theme
by Thomas D. Rogers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5)
2002 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above wetlands theme
by Alfred Maletsky). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6)
2003 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin (obv
by John Mercanti; rev Eagle above Rocky Mountain
theme by Alfred Maletsky). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7)
2004 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti, rev U.S. Custom House
theme by Donna Weaver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8)
2005 Statue of Liberty Vitas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Eagle on Shield theme
by Donna Weaver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (9)
2006 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Legislative Branch theme
designed by Joel Iskowitz, modeled by Donna
Weaver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10)
2007 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Executive Branch theme
designed by Thomas Cleveland, modeled by
Phebe Hemphill). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (11)
2008 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Judicial Branch theme
designed byJoel Iskowitz, modeled by Charles
Vickers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (12)
2009 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev To Form A More Perfect
Union theme design by Susan Gamble, modeled by
Phebe Hamphill). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (13)
2010 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev To Establish Justice
theme designed and modeled by Phebe Hemphill) . . . . (14)
2011 Statue of Liberty Vistas Of Liberty Platinum Coin
(obv by John Mercanti; rev Insure Domestic Tranquility
theme designed by Joel Iskowitz, modeled
by Phebe Hemphill). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (15)
B U L L I O N M E D A L S
American Arts Series (Gold Bullion Medals):
1982 Armstrong (Louis) One Ounce Medal (both sides by
Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .118
1984 Steinbeck (John) Half Ounce Medal (both sides by
Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .119
1984 Hayes (Helen) One Ounce Medal (both sides by
Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .119
B A D G E S E R I E S
American Numismatic Association Badges:
1989 A.N.A. 78th Convention Pittsburgh Medal (designed
and modeled by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harris 89.CB.78
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 64:203; PCA 80:493[set/3],
PCA 84:748-749
Collection: American Numismatic Society. . . . . . 1990.89.2
M E D A L S E R I E S
Presidential Medal Series:
1989 Bush (George) Medal (obv by John Mercanti, rev by
Chester Martin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secretaries of the Treasury Series:
1983 Regan (Donald T.) Medal (obv by Edgar Steever, rev
by John Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 229
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
Directors of the Mint Series:
1979 Hackel (Stella) Medal (obv by Frank Gasparro; rev
by John Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 321
Illustrated: M45 {3012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .140
1993 Ryder (David J.) Medal (obv by Thomas D. Rogers
Sr; rev by John Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 323
1995 Diehl (Philip) Medal (obv by John Mercanti,
rev by William Cousins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 325
Mint Buildings Series:
19xx United States Second Philadelphia Mint Medal (obv by
Mercanti, medal never issued). . . . . . . . . . . .
Young Astronauts Series:
1988 America In Space Gold Medal (obv designed by student
Brian Kachel, age 12, modeled by Chester Y. Martin;
rev designed by Ahlcrona, modeled by John Mercanti;
struck by U.S. Mint). . . . . . . . . . Turner 44, Dean D1988-1,
Swoger 208I
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 60:328
Illustrated: M60 {2008}Dean. National Comm Medals, p62
Illustrated: M62 {2008}Swoger, Nat Comm Medals p . 218
1988 America In Space Silver Medal (obv designed by student
Essan Ni, age 9, modeled by James Licaretz; rev designed
by Ahlcrona, modeled by John Mercanti; struck by
U.S. Mint) . . . . . . Turner 44, Dean D1988-2, Swoger 208II
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 63:378, PCA 68:574
Illustrated: M60 {2008}Dean, National Comm Medals, p 63
Illustrated: M62 {2008}Swoger, Nat Comm Medals p 218-9
1988 America In Space Bronze Medal (obv designed by student
Erac Priester, age 15, modeled by Edgar Zell Stever IV,
rev designed by Ahlcrona, modeled by John Mercanti;
struck by U.S. Mint). . . . . . . . . . Turner 44, Dean D1988-3,
Swoger 208III
Illustrated: M60 {2008}Dean, National Comm Medals, p64
Illustrated: M62 {2008}Swoger, Nat Comm Medals p . 219
National Wildlife Refuge System Centennal Series:
2003 Salmon Medal (obv by Norman Newman, rev by
Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean 2003-4
Illustrated: M60 {2012} Dean, National Comm Medals,p 72
C H A R M S & E M B L E M S
1984 Filler Token For U.S. Mint Sets (obv by Mercanti,
unknown who did rev) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1998 United States Mint Service Pin (by Mercanti) . . . .
M E D A L S
1972 Hoover (J. Edgar) Medal (obv by Frank Gasparro, rev
by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 661
Illustrated: M45 Mercanti {2012}Am Silver Eagles, p , .140
1982 Beatrix (Queen of the Netherlands) Medal (obv by
Edgar Zell Steever and Philip Fowler; rev by John
Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1983 Waring (Fred) Congressional Medal (obv by John Mercanti,
rev by Michael Iacocca and Matthew Peloso) . . . . . List 675
1984 Humphrey (Hubert) Medal (obv by Mercanti; rev by
Matthew Peloso). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List 670
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .141
1984 Ryan (Leo J.) Congressional Medal (obv by Matthew
Peloso, rev by John Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . .
1985 Truman (Harry S.) Medal (obv by Matthew Peloso,
rev by John Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1989 Lasker (Mary) Congressional Medal (obv by James
Licaretz; rev designed by Mariah Kirby Smith,
modeled by John Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1985 Chapin (Harry) Congressional Medal (designed by
Mercanti; obv modeled by James Licaretz, rev by
Chester Martin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1992 Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Medal (obv by Thomas
Rogers, rev by Mercanti; struck by U.S. Mint). . . .
1992 Schwarzkopf (H. Norman) Medal (obv by Mercanti,
rev by William Cousins; struck by U.S. Mint) . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1995 Schjneerson (Rabbi Menachem) Congressional Medal (obv Missing Data
by Mercanti, rev by ? ) . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .142
1997 Sinatra (Frank) Congressional Medal (obv by Mercanti,
rev by ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missing Data
1998 Little Rock Nine Medal (obv by T. James Ferrell, rev
by Mercanti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .143
1999 Parks (Rosa) Medal (obv designed by Artis Lane,
modeled by Al Maletsky, rev by James Mercanti) . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2000 O'Connor (John Cardinal) Congressional Medal (obv
port by Mercanti, rev by T. James Ferrell) . . . . .
2000 White House Bicentennial (obv by Mercanti, rev by
Thomas Rogers; struck by U.S. Mint). . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p , .144
2002 Reagan (Ronald and Nancy) Congressional Medal (obv
by Mercanti, rev by Donna Weaver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .145
2002 Shelton (H. Hugh) Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Medal
(obv by Donna Weaver, rev by John Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . .
2004 Height (Dorothy) Medal (obv by Donna Weaver, rev
by Mercanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2005 Robinson (Jzckie) Congressional Medal (obv by ?
rev by Mercanti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrated: M45 {2012}Mercanti Am Silver Eagles, p . .146
A R C H I V E S
N31 {1992} Smith. American Numismatic Biographies, p 162.
N U M I S M A T I C R E F E R E N C E S
S28 {1969} Harris 89.CB.78.
P5 {1983} Reiter (Ed) The Man With the Golden Coin: Designer John Mercanti.
Coinage 19:8 (August 1983) p 66ff.
E17 {1983} Pessolano-Filos, p 80.
Px {1983} Reiter (Ed) Rising Star: John Mercanti Takes His Place in Numismatic
History. Numismatic News 31:23 (4 June 1983) p 8ff.
S48 {1985} Rulau and Fuld (Baker) C-A9, p 28.
O12 {1988} Breen 7598-7600, p 606; 7605-7608 607; 7611-7612 607-608.
Px {1989} Carlucci (Donald D.) John Mercanti, Sculptor Extraordinaire. Clarion 6:1
(25 February 1989) p 5-9, port.
Px {1990} Anderson (Burnett) Mercanti to Succeed Jones. Numismatic News 39:40 (2
October 1990) p 1.
N30 {1991} Bowers. Commemorative Coins, p 718 (bio), 753.
Px {1994} Batio (Christopher) Mercanti's Hand In Many Coin Designs Numismatic
News 43:16 (19 April 1994) p 20-21.
P3 {2001} Mercanti (John) Remembering A Friend and Teacher [Frank Gasparro].
Coin World 42:2167 (22 October 2001) p 10.
M60 {2008}Dean, National Commemorative Medals of U.S. Mint; D1988-1 to D1988-3,
p 62-64.
M62 {2008} Swoger, National Commemorative Medals, 208I-208III p 216-219.
O16 {2010} Jordan (Eric) Modern Commemorative Coins … Featuring U.S. Coins from
1982 to Date. Iola, WI: Krause Publications (2010) p 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 243, 244, 245,
247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 253, 256.
N45 {2012} Mercanti (John) and Standish (Michael) American Silver Eagles; A
Guide To the U.S. Bullion Coin Program, Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing,
154 pages, illus.