Q. David Bowers
Commemorating: Centennial of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
Obverse motif: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Reverse motif: Torch
Authorization date: July 9, 1985
Date on coins: 1986
Dates when coins were actually minted: 1985-1986
Mints used: Philadelphia, San Francisco
Maximum quantity authorized: 10,000,000
Total quantity minted: Information not released by the Mint
Quantity melted: Specific information not released by the Mint, but more than 1,215,327
Net number distributed: 723,635 Uncirculated Philadelphia Mint coins; 6,414,638 Proof San Francisco Mint coins
Issued by: U.S. Mint (office address beginning April 1985: Judiciary Square Building, 633 3rd Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220)
Standard original packaging: Blue box (or cherry wood box as part of a six-coin set)
Official sale prices: Uncirculated Philadelphia Mint coins $ 20.50 in advance (later, $ 22; also sold as part of other options-see text); Proof San Francisco Mint coins $22.50 in advance (later, $24; also sold as part of other options-see text)
Designer of obverse: John Mercanti
Designer of reverse: John Mercanti assisted by Matthew Peloso
Interesting fact: The silver dollar depicts a front view of the Statue of Liberty, whereas the clad half dollar shows a side view.
(average market prices)
1990 (spring) MS-65 $17.50
1990 (December) MS-65 $19.50
(average market prices)
1990 (spring) Proof-65 $20
1990 (December) Proof-65 $16