Medallic Sculptor
United States Mint
Phebe Hemphill is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and studied for 3 years with EvAngelos Frudakis in Philadelphia. In 1987 she joined the sculpture department at the Franklin Mint and for the next 15 years worked on many projects for the porcelain and medallics departments.
As a freelance sculptor, Ms. Hemphill worked for many companies that produce figurines, medallions, dolls, toys and garden ornaments. For 3 years she was a staff sculptor for McFarlane Toys in Bloomingdale, NJ. Ms. Hemphill joined the United States Mint team of Sculptor-Engravers in 2006.
Ms. Hemphill has exhibited her sculpture with the National Sculpture Society, American Medallic Sculpture Association, West Chester University, and the FAN Gallery in Philadelphia.
Representative Coin Sculpting Credits
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2007 First Spouse Abigail Adams reverse (sculpt)
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2007 First Spouse Thomas Jefferson's Liberty reverse (resculpt)
Professional Awards/Recognitions
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2001 Renaissance Sculpture Award from the Franklin Mint
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2000 Alex J. Ettel Grant from the National Sculpture Society
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