Description: The Library of Congress was established in Washington, D.C. in 1800. It is America's oldest federal cultural institution and the world's largest library. In 2000, the U.S. Mint celebrated the 200th Anniversary with the 2000 Library of Congress Silver Dollar. The obverse of the silver dollar features two books, one is open with its spine resting on the other closed book. The torch of learning appears in the background. The inscriptions read Library of Congress, with anniversary dates 1800 and 2000, the phrase In God We Trust, and Liberty. The reverse of the coin features the dome of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building. The inscriptions United States of America and E Pluribus Unum appear above, with One Dollar below. The obverse was designed by Thomas D. Rogers and the reverse was designed by John Mercanti. This Philadelphia Mint proof version of the coin comes to you in original government packaging. Design:The obverse features an open book with a torch in the background, while the reverse features the Thomas Jefferson Building dome. Mint:The coin was minted at the Philadelphia Mint. Metal content:The coin contains about half an ounce of precious metal.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-10-15T00:34:10.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year: 2000
Strike Type: Proof
Denomination: $1
Variety: Congress
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Features: Commemorative
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Modern Silver/Clad
Fineness: 0.9
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Certification: U.S. Mint
