5 Dollars - Franklin Delano Roosevelt Commemorative (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 282 |
| Weight (g) | 8.359 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1240.54 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 5 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas J. Ferrell
Lettering:
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT
1997
IN GOD
WE
TRUST
LIBERTY
Description:
Based on one of FDR's favorite photographs taken in 1938, the obverse depicts the commander-in-chief on the bridge of the U.S.S. Houston wearing a boat cloak that became a familiar trademark for many Americans.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT
1997
IN GOD
WE
TRUST
LIBERTY
Description:
Based on one of FDR's favorite photographs taken in 1938, the obverse depicts the commander-in-chief on the bridge of the U.S.S. Houston wearing a boat cloak that became a familiar trademark for many Americans.
Reverse
Engraved by James Melvin Peed
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
W
FIVE DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design depicts a rendering of the Presidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inaugural.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
W
FIVE DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design depicts a rendering of the Presidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inaugural.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 W | 11,894 | West Point Mint | Unknown |
| 1997 W | 29,474 | West Point Mint, Proof | Unknown |