With the coming of the 19 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. This coin is of great worth and value to the collector who is trying to fill out their Commemorative Coins Collection! Don't miss out on this rare 1986-S Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar. Mint packaging, included is the Certificate of Authenticity (COA). 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. We are pleased to offer for sale this 1986-S Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar.
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