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Tiffibunny

Jun 22 2005, 11:13 PM

U.S. Leif Ericson Silver Dollar

Year: 2000
Mintage (max.): 500,000
U.S. Mint Facility: Philadelphia, Pa (Proof/Uncirculated)
Public Law: 106-126

Obverse
Engraver: John Mercanti
Description: Portrait of Leif Ericson.

Reverse
Engraver: T. James Ferrell
Description: Ericson's ship under full sail.

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Year: 2000
Mintage (max.): 150,000
U.S. Mint Facility: Philadelphia, PA (Proof/Uncirculated)
Public Law: 106-126

Obverse
Designer: Throstur Magnusson
Description: Image of Stirling Calder’s sculpture of Leif Ericson.

Reverse
Designer: Throstur Magnusson
Description: An eagle, a dragon, a bull and the giant from the Icelandic Coat of Arms.

Art

Jun 23 2005, 12:35 AM

That set is one of my favorite modern commemoratives.

Scottishmoney

Jun 23 2005, 12:59 AM

QUOTE(Art @ Jun 23 2005, 03:30 AM)

That set is one of my favorite modern commemoratives.

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It is interesting because of the unique design, which is not typical of the usual run of the mill type USA commemoratives, it stands out.

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