George T. Morgan | |
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Chief Engraver of the United States Mint | |
In office 1917–1925 | |
Preceded by | Charles E. Barber |
Succeeded by | John R. Sinnock |
Personal details | |
Born | Birmingham, England | November 24, 1845
Died | January 4, 1925 Germantown, Philadelphia, U.S. | (aged 79)
Children | 3 |
Occupation | Engraver |
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.