Genius of American Independence, rising from recumbent position, grasps in r. hand sword to enforce her demands; raises l. hand in appealing pride to 13 stars blazing in firmament; beneath date 1776
Obverse lettering
These
United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, Free and Independent
States.
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Within wreath
Reverse lettering
In /
commemoration / of the / Hundredth / Anniversary / of / American /
Independence; outside, around By authority of the Congress of the
United States; below 1876
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
