5 Dollar American Legion 100th Anniversary

€160,582.00
IssuerUnited States
Year2019
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Dollars (5 USD)
CurrencyDollar (1785-date)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight8.359 g
Dimensions21.6 mm
Thickness1.75 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Phebe Hemphill
Reverse: Joseph Menna
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#692
Obverse descriptionThe obverse design commemorates the inception of the American Legion and its mission to serve America and its war veterans. The outer geometric rim design from the American Legion emblem, the Eiffel Tower, and V for victory, represent the formation of the organization in Paris in 1919 at the end of World War I.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY 1919 2019
Reverse descriptionA soaring eagle, a symbol of the United States during times of war and peace alike. The American Legion emblem is depicted above the eagle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY 1919 2019ั
EdgeReeded
MintW
United States Mint of West Point,United States (1973-date)
Mintage2019 W - - 2 929
2019 W - Proof - 10 916
Catalog ID7754552610
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