2½ Dollars (Panama–Pacific Exposition) , United States
1915
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Columbia holding cadueus while seated on a hippocamp.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
PANAMA-PACIFIC·EXPOSITION 1915 S
Engravers:
Charles Edward Barber
Reverse
Description:
Eagle standing left.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E·PLURIBUS·UNUM 2½ DOL·
Engravers:
George Thomas Morgan
Specifications
- Weight4.18g
- Diameter18mm
- CompositionGold (.900)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound
- TechniqueMilled
- Value2½ Dollars
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1915
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Obverse: The obverse design commemorates the inception of the American Legion and its mission to serve America and its war veterans. The outer geometric rim design from the American Legion emblem, the Eiffel Tower, and V for victory, represent the formation of the organization in Paris in 1919 at the end of World War I., Reverse: A soaring eagle, a symbol of the United States during times of war and peace alike. The American Legion emblem is depicted above the eagle.
