1 Dollar - Columbus Quincentenary (1992)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 238 |
| 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 John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
LIBERTY
IN GOD WE TRUST
1992
COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY
Description:
The obverse design of the coin features a full-length portrait of Christopher Columbus holding a banner in his right hand, a scroll in his left hand, and he is standing next to a globe atop a pedestal to his left. The background displays three sailing vessels.
LIBERTY
IN GOD WE TRUST
1992
COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY
Description:
The obverse design of the coin features a full-length portrait of Christopher Columbus holding a banner in his right hand, a scroll in his left hand, and he is standing next to a globe atop a pedestal to his left. The background displays three sailing vessels.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas D. Rogers
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE DOLLAR
E PLURIBUS UNUM
1492-1992
Description:
The reverse features an image of the Santa Maria and the U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery, with the Earth and a star to the upper right of the shuttle.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE DOLLAR
E PLURIBUS UNUM
1492-1992
Description:
The reverse features an image of the Santa Maria and the U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery, with the Earth and a star to the upper right of the shuttle.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 D | 106,949 | Not Common | |
| 1992 P | 385,241 | Proof | Not Common |