5 Dollars (Congress Bicentennial) , United States

1989

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

U. S. Capitol dome.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST 1789-1989

Engravers:

John M. Mercanti

Reverse

Description:

An eagle perched atop the canopy overlooking the Old Senate Chamber.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

BICENTENNIAL OF THE CONGRESS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM FIVE DOLLARS

Translation:

FIVE DOLLARS

Engravers:

John M. Mercanti

Specifications

Weight8.359g
Diameter21.6mm
CompositionGold (.900)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value5 Dollars

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