George T. Morgan
George Thomas Morgan (November 24, 1845 – January 4, 1925) was a United States Mint engraver who is famous for designing many popular coins, such as the Morgan dollar, the reverse of the Columbian Exposition half dollar, and the reverse of the McKinley Birthplace Memorial gold dollar.
George T. Morgan | |
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A photograph of the Mint engravers. Morgan is seated in the front row, second from right. | |
| Chief Engraver of the United States Mint | |
| In office 1917–1925 | |
| Preceded by | Charles E. Barber |
| Succeeded by | John R. Sinnock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1845 Birmingham, England |
| Died | January 4, 1925 (aged 79) Germantown, Philadelphia, U.S. |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Engraver |
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