Born in Montclair, New Jersey, Elizabeth Jones was a medalist, who spent much of her career in Italy but from 1981 to 1990 was the chief sculptor and engraver for the United States Mint, and the first woman ever selected for that honor. In this capacity, she was dedicated to quality designs of American coins, and her first design was a half dollar honor George Washington's 250th birthday.
In 1957, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College, and then studied at the Art Studen (showing 500 of 1073 characters). |
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