Sculptor-Engraver
United States Mint
Charles Vickers was born and raised in Northeast Texas. After a tour of duty with the 101st Airborne Division, he went to New York to study at the Art Students League and Frank Reilly School of Art. He also attended the Pratt Institute and the School of Visual Arts.
In 1976, Charles moved to Pennsylvania and began a successful career at the Franklin Mint. Since leaving as a Senior Sculptor in 1985 and establishing his own studio, Charles’ design work has earned him recognition throughout the world and he has been commissioned to work on many private collections.
Charles joined the United States Mint’s sculptor-engraving staff in December 2003.
Most of his work has been in bas-relief; medals, coins and design, including the following pieces:
Representative Coin Sculpting Credits
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2007 First Spouse Gold - Thomas Jefferson reverse (design and sculpt)
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2007 Washington State Quarter reverse (sculpt)
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2007 Presidential $1 John Adams obverse (sculpt)
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2006 Nebraska Quarter - reverse (design and sculpt)
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2006 Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Silver Dollar, Scientist - reverse (design and sculpt)
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2006 San Francisco Mint Gold obverse (design)
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2005 Minnesota Quarter – reverse (design and sculpt)
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2005 230th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Silver Dollar - reverse (design and sculpt)
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Brown V Board of Education Medal - obverse (design and sculpt)
Representative Medal Sculpting Credits
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2001 George W. Bush Official Inaugural Medal (design and sculpt)
Representative Non-United States Mint Sculpting Credits
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The Official Medal of The Ronald Reagan Library
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The Four Pillars of Freedom set in the Ronald Reagan Library
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The Official Christening Medal of The USS Ronald Reagan
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The Official USS Ronald Reagan Captain's Medal
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Pope John Paul II 25th Anniversary Medal
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