2005 - John Marshall Commemorative Silver Dollar

The year 2005 marked the 250th anniversary of Chief Justice John Marshall's birth and the creation of a commemorative dollar coin to mark the event.




John Marshall Commemorative dollar
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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.

Box Color: Navy Blue
Edge: Reeded
Weight: 26.73 grams
Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
Thickness: 2.58 mm
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (90%Ag/10%Cu)
Silver Content: 0.77344 ounces
Years of minting: 2005
Catalog number: KM# 375
Obverse Design:
Chief 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"
Reverse Design:
Depiction of the Old Supreme Court Chamber inside the Capitol.
Inscriptions:
"United States of America", "One Dollar", & "E Pluribus Unum"

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2005 Chief Justice John Marshall Silver Dollar
Source: usmint.gov

The United States is honoring Chief Justice John Marshall with a commemorative coin in celebration of the 250th anniversary of his birth. The Chief Justice John Marshall Silver Dollar not only pays tribute to the Supreme Court of the United States, but also recognizes the entire judicial branch of government. This is the first time a United States coin (regular issue or commemorative) has featured a Supreme Court Justice or the Supreme Court as an institution.

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2005 Chief Justice John Marshall Silver Dollar
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Quick Coinage Facts

Years Minted: 2005
Mints: Philadelphia
Composition: 0.900 silver 0.100 copper,
Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5")
Weight: 26.73 grams (0.7736 oz. actual silver weight)
Total Mintage: 67,096 (business), 196,753 (proof)
Edge: reeded
Authority: Public Law 108-290 of August 6, 2004

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1 Dollar Chief Justice John Marshall
Source: en.numista.com

KM# 375
Features
Country United States
Year 2005
Value 1 Dollar (1 USD)
Metal Silver (.900)
Weight 26.73 g
Diameter 38.1 mm
Thickness 2.8 mm
Engravers John Mercanti (obverse)
Donna Weaver (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Reeded

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