Joseph Menna

Joseph F. Menna is an American sculptor and engraver who currently works for the United States Mint.[1] Menna sculpted the reverse of the 2010 Lincoln Cent.

Biography

Menna trained formally at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New York Academy Graduate School of Figurative Art in New York City, New York and Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia.[1] He also supplemented his training with studies at Arts Students League, and the Sculpture Center in Manhattan, New York.[1]

As a professional fine art sculptor, Menna's clients include DC Comics, Fisher-Price and Hasbro, among others.[2][3]

In 2005, Menna joined the United States Mint as a medallic sculptor. He sculpted the design of United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Associate Designer Lyndall Bass into the 2010 Lincoln Cent and his initials, JFM, appear on the reverse of the coin under the right side of the scroll.[4]

Awards and honors

Along with the 2010 Lincoln Cent, Menna is also credited with designing or sculpting:

References

  1. ^ a b c "The United States Mint Sculptors and Engravers". United States Mint. http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/sculptor_engravers/?action=Menna. Retrieved 4 November 2010. 
  2. ^ Menna, Joseph. "Home". Joseph Menna. http://www.josephmenna.com/. Retrieved 4 November 2010. 
  3. ^ Menna, Joseph. "Biography". Joseph Menna. http://www.josephmenna.com/biography.htm. Retrieved 4 November 2010. 
  4. ^ "The United States Mint Pressroom". United States Mint. http://usmint.gov/pressroom/?flash=yes&action=press_release&ID=1101. Retrieved 4 November 2010.