Early Life and Training Born: Palermo, Italy (July 13, 1887) Died: August 20, 1964 Anthony de Francisci was an Italian-American sculptor best known for his impactful designs on United States coins and medals. He immigrated to the United States in 1905, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1913. His early years were marked by assisting his father, a marble cutter, providing him with foundational skills. He studied sculpture at Coope…