6 United States Coins That Honor The Statue Of Liberty

PCGS -The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic of all American landmarks, having been gifted to the United States from France by way of famed sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. Built in 1886, the Statue of Liberty welcomed millions of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island during the late 19th century well into the 20th century and remains a beacon of light, hope, and freedom for people from all around the world. The terrific symbolism of the Statue of Liberty has inspired the creation of many coins bearing the likeness of this most beloved lady, who raises her torch 305 feet above the waters of New York Harbor.

Here are six popular United States coins that honor the Statue of Liberty:

#1 - 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative Half Dollar
This was the lowest denomination of a trilogy of 1986 Commemorative Coins struck by the United States to honor the Statue of Liberty and help raise funds for the aging landmark's centennial restoration. This copper-nickel clad half dollar shows a soaring obverse visage of the Statue of Liberty gazing toward the sunrise as imagined by Edgar Steever. Depicted on the reverse by Sherl Joseph Winter is a multi-generational immigrant family pointing to Manhattan across the waters of New York Harbor.

Modern Silver and Clad Commemoratives, 1986-D 50C Statue Of Liberty, PCGS MS70.

#2 - 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative Dollar
Physically the largest of the three 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative Coins, this 90% silver dollar designed by John Mercanti bears a face-on view of the Statue of Liberty on the obverse. A reverse closeup of the statue's torch alight illuminates the words "GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR, YOUR HUDDLED MASSES YEARNING TO BREATHE FREE."

$1 (Silver), 1986-P $1 Statue Of Liberty, PCGS MS70.

#3 - 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative $5 Gold
The highest denomination of the three 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative Coins is this gold half eagle by Elizabeth Jones. On the reverse of the coin is an upshot toward the Statue of Liberty's pensive face, her crown of rays protruding well beyond the confines of the coin's circular canvas. The reverse shows an eagle in flight, its talons anticipating a touchdown. This coin, along with the other Statue of Liberty commemoratives issued by the United States Mint in 1986, drummed up surcharges amounting to $78 million, all of it going to help fund the Statue of Liberty's monumental restoration project that was completed in 1986.

Modern Gold Commemorative, 1986-W $5 Statue Of Liberty, PCGS MS70

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