Object Details
Description (Brief)
One (1) dollar coin
United States, 1921
Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty wearing a radiate crown.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / 1921
Reverse Image: Perched eagle clutching an olive branch.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / ONE DOLLAR / PEACE
Description
This coin was struck by the United States Mint from 1921 to 1928, and again in 1934 and 1935. This coin was designed as a result of a competition to find designs that were emblematic of peace. The winning design was done by Anthony de Francisci and the reverse depicts a bald eagle clutching an olive branch, which is a symbol of peace. This was the last coin to be struck for circulation in silver.
Credit Line
Jeff Garrett
date made
1921
ID Number
2010.0220.02
accession number
2010.0220
catalog number
2010.0220.02
Object Name
coin
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .3 cm x 3.8 cm; 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in
place made
United States
Related Publication
Feingold, Ellen R.. Value of Money, The
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Exhibition
Value of Money
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1396720