Who are the artists who make the coin designs?
Successful designs were often made by outstanding artists, who happened to be good at work in the medium of die-cutting. (St. Gaudens) Throughout the history of US die-engraving, good designs were often made by accomplished artists from outside the mint. An open exchange about coin and medal design can also be fruitful: awarding prices such as the ANS Saltus award helps to raise awareness of this art. As in many other art forms, the best way is an open competition. What is necessary is that the project offers rewards such as money or international prestige. In 1907/8 the American Numismatic Society suggested that a sum of $10,000 should be set aside for a coin design competition: the winner would receive $4,000, a large sum in those days, and the next best six entrants $1,000 each. Artistically coins and medals often relate to earlier successful examples of ancient, Renaissance or other acclaimed coins. The influence of these coins was crucial for the development of the new US coins un
Related Questions
- How are the designs being selected? May I submit design ideas (graphics) for the design of the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program?
- How will the designs be selected? May I submit design ideas (graphics) for the design of the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program?
- How do the artists come up with the designs just from an order form?
