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Chief Justice John Marshall silver dollar

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Dollar
United States
Value1 U.S. Dollar
Mass26.730 g
Diameter38.1 mm
Thickness2.58 mm
EdgeReeded
Composition90%Ag / 10%Cu
Years of minting2005
Catalog numberKM# 375
Obverse
DesignChief Justice John Marshall, based on an 1808 portrait. Inscriptions: "Liberty", "In God We Trust", "Chief Justice United States Supreme Court 1801-1835", "John Marshall", & "2005"
DesignerJohn Mercanti
Design date2005
Reverse
DesignDepiction of the Old Supreme Court Chamber inside the Capitol. Inscriptions: "United States of America", "One Dollar", & "E Pluribus Unum"
DesignerDonna Weaver
Design date2005

Specifications

  • Box Color: Navy Blue
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Weight: 26.73 grams
  • Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
  • Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
  • Silver Content: 0.77344 ounces

About This Commemorative

The John Marshall Commemorative Dollar was issued in 2005 making it a modern commemorative. The Obverse depicts a profile of John Marshall and was designed by John Mercanti. The reverse shows the interior of the Supreme Court Chamber during the time Marshall was a justice.

Mints

Proof and Uncirculated

References

United States Mint Certificate of Authenticity for the John Marshall Commemorative Dollar