John R. Sinnock
John Ray Sinnock (July 8, 1888 – May 14, 1947) was the eighth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1925 to 1947.
| Dime engraved by John Sinnock | |
|---|---|
| Obverse: Portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, year and US national motto (In God we trust). | Reverse: E pluribus unum, olive branch, torch and oak branch surrounded with face value and lettering "United States of America". |
| Total 86,408,282,060 coins minted from 1965 to 2015. | |
John Sinnock | |
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Sinnock at work on plaster model of Roosevelt dime | |
| 8th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint | |
| In office 1925–1947 | |
| Preceded by | George T. Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Gilroy Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Ray Sinnock July 8, 1888 Raton, New Mexico, United States |
| Died | May 14, 1947 (aged 58) Staten Island, New York, US |
| Spouse(s) | Jennie Alice (nee Peart), 1893-1968; m. 1914 |
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