Tiffibunny Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 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. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 That set is one of my favorite modern commemoratives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 That set is one of my favorite modern commemoratives. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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