2005 MS-70 Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Dollar
2005 MS-70 Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Dollar
Item # 1801864
In 2005 the U.S. Mint released a magnificent commemorative Silver Dollar to mark the 230th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. The coin features the legendary image of Marines raising the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima, as well as the official emblem of the Marine Corps. The coin was issued in a limited edition, and this is the finest coin possible. It is graded MS-70, the ultimate grade for any coin!
Struck in the United States Mint's Philadelphia Minting facility. Weight is 26.73 grams, content is .90 silver and .10 copper.
The obverse has the famous image of the Marines raising the American Flag on the island of Iwo Jima
The reverse features the Official Marine Corps' Emblem of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. The emblem was first designed in 1868 and has remained unchanged for nearly 137 years. Semper Fidelis is a Latin motto translating to "always faithful". It is the motto of The United States Marine Corps.
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