Frank Gasparro

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Frank Gasparro (August 26, 1909 – September 29, 2001) was the tenth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, holding this position from February 23, 1965 to January 16, 1981. Before that, he was Assistant Engraver.

Gasparro was born in Philadelphia. He designed both sides of the Susan B. Anthony dollar, both sides of the Eisenhower Dollar (with the exception of the Bicentennial issue of 1976), the Lincoln Memorial reverse of the cent, and the reverse of the Kennedy half dollar.

Preceded by Gilroy Roberts

Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint 1965 - 1981

Succeeded by Elizabeth Jones