1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary, United States

1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary, United States, 1996 obverse image1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary, United States, 1996 reverse image
1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1996
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Denver, United States (1906-date), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Reference Price

Reference Price

$33.33-$65.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

John M. Mercanti

Obverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Thomas D. Rogers

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST Smithsonian 1846 -1996 TDR D

Reverse:

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

1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900) (90% silver, 10% copper)

Size

1 Dollar Smithsonian 150th Anniversary sizes
  • Weight:26.73 g
  • Diameter:38.1 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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