The reverse features a design of an immigrant family with their belongings on the threshold of America. The obverse design of the coin features a side view of Liberty and back view of an immigrant ship steaming into New York harbor. The 1986-P Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar was produced in order to commemorate the Statue of Liberty, which is located in New York. was to use the funds collected from coin sale surcharges to restore and renovate the Statue of Liberty and the facilities used for immigration at Ellis Island and to establish an endowment that would ensure the continued upkeep and maintenance of these monuments. 09 troy oz | Traditional content for U.S.Read More Read Less Recipient Organization: Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.Īs specified in Public Law 99-61, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.
Liberty's torch and the words of Emma Lazarus' poem, "The New Colossus," cited as the inspiration for the reverse. The Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar was created from the artist's feeling of majesty derived from the frontal view of the Statue.ĭesign by both John Mercanti Sculptor Engraver, United States Mint and Matthew Peloso Sculpto Engraver, United States Mint Half Dollarĭesign by John Mercanti Sculptor Engraver, United States Mint. 03 troy oz | Traditional content for U.S. Winter Sculptor Engraver, United States Mintĭesign derived from a photograph of immigrants at Ellis Island, waiting to go to New York. The scene is set against the sun rising in the east to convey the start of a different life in the New World.ĭesign by Sherl J.
Steever IV Sculptor Engraver, United States Mint.ĭesign Focuses on the growing New York Skyline at about 1913, with the Statue's uplifting gesture welcoming an i-bound liner. 1986 Ellis Island Statue of Liberty Commemorative Half Dollar US Mint Coins & Currency Item Description Viewing Instructions Bidding Increment Levels.
Includes Original Government Packaging (OGP) and Certificate of Authenticity (COA).ĭesign by Edgar Z. Obverse: The obverse features the Statue of Liberty, behind her the Ellis Island building is also visible in the background. 1986 San Francisco (S) United States Liberty Coins Proof Set Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar and Half Dollar PF Commemorative Coins The 1986-P Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar was produced in order to commemorate the Statue of Liberty, which is located in New York.
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