Dollar (Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary), 1996, D, Denver mint
Modern Commemoratives (1982 - )
Obverse: Smithsonian building (the "Castle") designed by James Renwick.
Lettering: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / SMITHSONIAN / 1846-1996 / D
Reverse: Female seated with torch and scroll on globe.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR / FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE / E PLURIBUS UNUM
Edge: Reeded
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 313
Main data
Denomination: Dollar
Nickname: Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary
Value: 1
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1996
Type: Commemorative
Minting
Mint: Denver
Mint mark: D
Minting type: milled
Mintage: 31320
Designer: Thomas D. Rogers, John M. Mercanti
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 0.9
Diameter (mm): 38.1
Thickness (mm): 2.8
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
