Half Eagle (Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary), 1996, W, Proof, West Point mint
Modern Commemoratives (1982 - )
Obverse: Bust of James Smithson bust left.
Lettering: FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE / LIBERTY / 1846-1996 / IN GOD WE TRUST / JAMES SMITHSON / W
Reverse: Smithsonian’s sunburst logo.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM ∙ FIVE DOLLARS / SMITHSONIAN
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: 314
Main data
Denomination: Half Eagle
Nickname: Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary
Value: 5
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1996
Type: Commemorative
Minting
Mint: West Point
Mint mark: W
Minting type: milled
Minting quality: Proof
Mintage: 21772
Designer: Alfred F. Maletsky, James T. Ferrell
Parameters
Material: Gold
Fineness: 0.9
Diameter (mm): 21.6
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
