09 troy oz | Traditional content for U.S. 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. Includes Original Government Packaging (OGP) and Certificate of Authenticity (COA).ĭesign by Edgar Z.
The reverse features a design of an immigrant family with their belongings on the threshold of America.1986 San Francisco (S) United States Liberty Coins Proof Set Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar and Half Dollar PF Commemorative Coins The obverse design of the coin features a side view of Liberty and back view of an immigrant ship steaming into New York harbor. 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. 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. In 1986, the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty was going to be celebrated and the US Mint was served with legislation to create coins to commemorate this anniversary.
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