Francis Pessolano-Filos
Biography
Born in Naples, Italy. Attended University of Rome law school. Came to U.S. at age 22.
Author of The Assay Medals & the Assay Commissions: 1841-1977 published in 1983 at $50; The Venus Numismatics Dictionary of Artists, Designers, Modellers, Engravers, and Die-Sinkers Whose Works Were Commissioned by or Struck by the United States Mint, 1792-1977 published in 1983 at $45; Selected Washington Medals & Tokens published in 1984 at $55; and Medals of Presidents, Secretaries of the Treasury & Directors of the Mint, 1789-1981: Biographical Sketches & Annotations, Indices & Correspondence by the Author with U. S. Mint Officials and Congressional Leaders published in 1987 at $85.
Source credit: Pete Smith, American Numismatic Biographies
Bio Snapshot
Date of Birth: 1900 - Apr - 13Place of Birth: Naples, Italy
Date of Death: 1989 - Jan