The regular issue price was then set at $7.50 for each coin. Issue Price: The clad 1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative Half Dollar was sold directly by the U.S Mint at a pre issue price of $6.50 each coin. in order to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and to commemorate the bond and friendship between both countries. On October 28, of 1886, France presented the Statue of Liberty to the U.S. by ship.įurthermore, the Statue of Liberty Half Dollar is a significant coin as it reminds us of the relationship between both France and the United States. Most significantly, for many years it has been the first glimpse of the United States for many immigrants when they first arrived to the U.S.

It stands over 300 ft tall from the ground up. History: The Statue of Liberty sits on a 12 acre island in New York. Below the featured design, are the words E Pluribus Unum and Half Dollar. The words United States of America and the words A Nation of Immigrants are displayed towards the top of the design. In the background, the New York Harbor and the city are also noticeable. More than likely, they are all immigrants who are just arriving to New York. Reverse: The reverse of the coin features four individuals, a child, two women and a gentleman with their luggage and bags right next to them. Below Lady Liberty is the date 1986, or the date in which the coins were issued. The words Liberty and in God We Trust elegantly surround the top portion of the coins design. On Lady Liberty’s right hand she is holding an ignited torch. Lady Liberty is dressed in a garment and wearing a crown filled with rays. Obverse: The obverse predominately portrays an image of the Statue of Liberty with a large and radiant sun in the background.

The 1986-S Statue of Liberty Half Dollar was produced in order to commemorate the Statue of Liberty, which is located in New York.

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