| Known For: | Engraving |
| Birth Date: | September 28, 1939 |
| Birth Place: | Clayton, New Jersey, US |
| Alma Mater: | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsBarnes Foundation |
| Birth Name: | Thomas James Ferrell |
Thomas James Ferrell (September 28, 1939 – May 27, 2020) was an American engraver and medalist best known for his work for The Franklin Mint.
Ferrell was born on September 28, 1939, in Clayton, New Jersey,[1] and graduated as part of the class of 1959 from Clayton High School, where he played baseball and football, and was recognized for his art work.[2] He graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1963 and worked for the Philadelphia Bulletin for six years. He later studied at the Barnes Foundation.[3]
In 1969, Ferrell began working for The Franklin Mint as a medalist. In August 1989, he was appointed to the engraving department of the United States Mint, retiring in March 2003.[4] In 2002, the American Numismatic Association awarded Ferrell the Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture.[5]
He died in his sleep on May 27, 2020, aged 80.[6]