This 1986-S Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar comes in a mint capsule with the original U.S. It is comprised of 90% silver (0.76 troy ounce) and 10% copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The reverse features the a depiction of Liberty's torch with the words "GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR, YOUR HUDDLED MASSES YEARNING TO BREATHE FREE".
The obverse features a classic pose of Liberty in the foreground and the Ellis Island Immigration Center behind her. The obverse and reverse of the coin was designed by John Mercanti. This is one of 6,414,638 minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. This 1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Coin was produced by the United States Mint and was specifically designed and created to commemorate Ellis Island as the "Gateway to America" and the 100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. This beautiful commemorative set will arrive to you in its original Government Packaging.We are pleased to offer for sale this 1986-S Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar. The reverse shows a scene of an immigrant family with their belongings on the threshold of America. The obverse pictures a ship of immigrants steaming into the New York Harbor, greeted by the Statue of Liberty in the foreground, with the New York skyline in the distance. The obverse of the 1986 Statue of Liberty Dollar portrays Liberty in the foreground with the immigration center behind her, commemorating Ellis Island as the "Gateway to America." The reverse features Liberty's torch and the words."Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." The obverse of this 1986 Statue of Liberty Half Dollar features the United States' as a nation of immigrants. A proof is the highest quality coin struck by the United States Mint.
This set consists of both coins in Proof condition.
In 1986, for the 100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, the United States Mint released two of the most popular coins ever - the Statue of Liberty Dollar and Half Dollar.
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