“You rock, Chris. Excellent job, the figures display a sense of dignity.”
—John Mercanti
Chief Engraver (Retired), United States Mint
Philadelphia, PA
Since 2010, I have designed coins and medals for The United States, The United Kingdom, micro-nations, and premium bullion retailers around the world. The goal of my numismatic art is to tell human stories powerfully with the propriety, grace, and dignity that each subject deserves. Upholding this tradition of dignified visual storytelling, I create unique and innovative medallic works that are consistent best-sellers year after year.

Commemorative Silver Dollar
obverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Michael Gaudioso
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Commemorative Silver Dollar
obverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Michael Gaudioso
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American Women Quarter
reverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Craig Campbell
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National Wildlife Refuge Quarter
reverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Phebe Hemphill
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“Chris Costello has beautifully retold the Mayflower story through numismatic art, while also highlighting important themes which continue to resonate with us in the U.K. and U.S. today.”
—Clare Maclennan
Director of Commemorative Coins, The Royal Mint
Llantrisant, Wales, United Kingdom

United Kingdom Commemorative £2 Coin
reverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Jody Clark.
Images copyright The Royal Mint. Joint collaboration with the United States Mint.
Used with permission.
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Commemorative Gold Coin
reverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Joe Menna
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American Women Quarter
reverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Eric David Custer
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2021 Tuskegee Airmen
National Historic Site Quarter
reverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Phebe Hemphill
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One ounce .999 silver round design
obverse
pencil on paper
Gold Standard X
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“You’re the best in the industry.”
—Jake Larman
Project Manager, Osborne Mint
Cincinnati, OH

One ounce .999 silver round design
obverse
pencil on paper
Gold Standard X
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One ounce .999 silver round design
obverse
pencil on paper
Gold Standard X
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obverse
pencil on paper
Gold Standard X
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A TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES
The Cook Islands $2 and $20 Commemorative .999 Silver Coin
obverse
pencil on paper
National Collectors Mint
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“The artist… hit the nail on the head… this mission changed the course of history in the Pacific, so I think the artist covered it beautifully.”
—Brian Anderson
Sergeant-at-Arms, Doolittle Tokyo Raiders

Congressional Gold Medal
obverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Don Everhart
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Commemorative $5 Gold
obverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Joseph Menna
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Native American $1 Coin
reverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Joseph Menna
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Commemorative Silver Dollar
obverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by John McGraw
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BEST GOLD COIN
2017 American Liberty
225th Anniversary Gold Coin
reverse
pencil on paper • Sculpt by Michael Gaudioso
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