1 Dollar - 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth (1993)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 249 |
| Weight (g) | 26.75 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 64.1 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas J. Ferrell
Lettering:
THOMAS JEFFERSON ·
IN GOD
WE TRUST
1743 1993
LIBERTY
Description:
The obverse of the coin features a profile image of Thomas Jefferson, which was based on the medallion portrait of 1805 by Gilbert Stuart. The profile had been created in a classical manner to look like a coin or medal and was considered one of the best likenesses of the him. The obverse inscriptions include “Thomas Jefferson”, “Architect of Democracy”, “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, and the dual date “1743” and “1993”.
THOMAS JEFFERSON ·
IN GOD
WE TRUST
1743 1993
LIBERTY
Description:
The obverse of the coin features a profile image of Thomas Jefferson, which was based on the medallion portrait of 1805 by Gilbert Stuart. The profile had been created in a classical manner to look like a coin or medal and was considered one of the best likenesses of the him. The obverse inscriptions include “Thomas Jefferson”, “Architect of Democracy”, “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, and the dual date “1743” and “1993”.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas J. Ferrell
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MONTICELLO
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse features a view of Thomas Jefferson’s home Monticello. Both sides of the coin were designed by T. James Ferrell. The reverse inscriptions read “United States of America”, “Monticello”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MONTICELLO
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse features a view of Thomas Jefferson’s home Monticello. Both sides of the coin were designed by T. James Ferrell. The reverse inscriptions read “United States of America”, “Monticello”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 P | 266,927 | United States Mint of Philadelphia | Unknown |
| 1993 S | 332,891 | United States Mint of San Francisco, Proof | Unknown |