{"product_id":"1986-s-u-s-statue-of-liberty-proof-silver-dollar-ellis-island-in-original-mint-box","title":"1986-S U.S. Statue of Liberty Proof Silver Dollar – Ellis Island, in Original Mint Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1986-S Statue of Liberty proof silver dollar was struck at the San Francisco Mint for the Statue of Liberty's centennial. The side shown here features the statue in front of the Ellis Island immigration building, with the words \"Ellis Island, Gateway to America\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sits in its capsule in the original blue velvet U.S. Mint case with the red, white and blue ribbon, the outer box and the Mint's letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 90% silver, 10% copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 26.73 g (24.06 g pure silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: U.S. Mint letter from Director Donna Pope (no numbered certificate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof in capsule in the original blue velvet U.S. Mint case with box and letter; some toning spots visible. Individually photographed; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 6,414,638 proofs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: John M. Mercanti \/ Matthew Peloso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1986 the United States issued its Liberty coins for the statue's 100th anniversary. The Mint's letter explains that these were the first U.S. coins to depict the Statue and Ellis Island, and that part of the price of each coin went to an endowment for their restoration. More than 6.4 million proof silver dollars were struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic American commemorative with a great story behind it. Nearly an ounce of 90% silver in its original presentation case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedom Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54721462010129,"sku":"FS-EDM-0107","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0107_1986-S-U-S-Statue-of-Liberty-Proof-Silver-Dollar-Ellis-Island-in-Original-Mint-Box_01-front.jpg?v=1790194843","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/1986-s-u-s-statue-of-liberty-proof-silver-dollar-ellis-island-in-original-mint-box","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}