1 Dollar - Smithsonian 150th Anniversary (1996)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 276
Weight (g) 26.75
Diameter (mm) 38.1
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver (.900)
Not Magnetic
Metal Value (USD) 64.1
Currency Value (USD) 1
Commemorative
Non Circulating
Calendar Gregorian

Obverse

Engraved by Thomas D. Rodgers
Lettering:
LIBERTY
IN GOD WE TRUST
Smithsonian
1846 -1996


Description:
The obverse design on the coin features an image of the first Smithsonian Institution building, known as the "Castle"; laurel leaves, and a dual date.

Reverse

Engraved by John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FOR THE
INCREASE
AND
DIFFUSION
OF
KNOWLEDGE
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DOLLAR
JM


Description:
The reverse of the coin features a design of an allegorical figure carrying the torch of knowledge and sitting atop the world. This figure holds a scroll inscribed with the words, "art, history and science," and "For the increase and diffusion of knowledge."

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1996 D 31,230 Proof Not Common
1996 P 129,152 Proof Not Common

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