1 Dollar (Smithsonian 150th Anniversary) , United States

1996

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

The Smithsonian "Castle" building flanked by laurel leaves. Inscription surrounding.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST Smithsonian 1846 -1996 TDR D

Reverse

Description:

Female figure in chiton or toga holding torch and scroll while sitting astride the globe (image based on the Smithsonian's Langley Gold Medal)

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE E PLURIBUS UNUM ONE DOLLAR JM

Translation:

Out of many, one

Specifications

Weight26.73g
Diameter38.1mm
CompositionSilver (.900) (90% silver, 10% copper)
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value1 Dollar

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