“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

Watch my interview with CBS6 News Albany as I talk about the Sgt. Henry Johnson Commemorative Medal design. Also, in this video, I share about designing coins and medals for America and provide inspiration on how to become an artist with The United States Mint.


Mayflower 400th Anniversary
Silver Medal
obverse
Pencil on paper • Sculpt by Renata Gordon
See all designs reviewed by the CCAC and CFA
Copyright United States Mint. Used with permission.

Mayflower 400th Anniversary
Silver Medal
reverse
Pencil on paper • Sculpt by Michael Gaudioso
See all designs reviewed by the CCAC and CFA
Copyright United States Mint. Used with permission.

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Brookgreen Gardens
Cast Bronze Medal
2018 BROOKGREEN GARDENS SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
WITH HEIDI WASTWEET

World War I Centennial
Marine Corps Silver Medal
obverse
Pencil on paper • Sculpt by Michael Gaudioso
Copyright United States Mint. Used with permission.

World War I Centennial
Navy Silver Medal
obverse
Pencil on paper • Sculpt by Michael Gaudioso
Copyright United States Mint. Used with permission.

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FIRST PLACE
NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION
Sgt. Henry Johnson
Commemorative Silver Round
obverse
Pencil on paper
Copyright Ferris Coin Co.

2018-HJohnson2
FIRST PLACE
NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION
Sgt. Henry Johnson
Commemorative Silver Round
reverse
Pencil on paper
Copyright Ferris Coin Co.

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders
Congressional Gold Medal
obverse
Pencil on paper • Sculpt by Don Everhart
Copyright United States Mint. Used with permission.

“We’re thrilled to be working with an artist of Chris Costello’s talent. There were so many excellent designs to choose from, but our panel of judges felt that his artwork best captured the spirit of how our city is trying to inspire people with the story of Sgt. Henry Johnson.”

—Mike Dozois
Managing Partner, Ferris Coin Co.