The 1993 Thomas Jefferson Silver Dollar was actually issued in 1994 although the coins are dated 1993. The commemorative coins were issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth. Only the silver dollar coin was issued with a maximum authorized mintage of 600,000 coins, which were all produced and sold.
The obverse of the coin features a profile image of Thomas Jefferson, which was based on a Gilbert Stuart portrait. The reverse features a view of Thomas Jefferson’s home Monticello. Both sides of the coin were designed by T. James Ferrell.
The obverse inscriptions include “Thomas Jefferson”, “Architect of Democracy”, “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, and the dual date “1743″ and “1993″. The reverse inscriptions read “United States of America”, “Monticello”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
The 1993 Thomas Jefferson Commemorative Silver Dollar was minted in proof at the San Francisco Mint and uncirculated at the Philadelphia Mint. In addition to individual coin sales, the US Mint offered a special Coin & Currency Set which contained the commemorative silver dollar, a 1994 matte proof Jefferson Nickel, and a crisp 1976 $2 bill. This set sold 167,703 units and was priced at $34.00 during the pre-issue discount period and $39.00 during regular pricing.
Coin Specifications
Designer: T. James Ferrell
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 600,000
1993-P Uncirculated Thomas Jefferson Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $27.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 266,927
1993-S Proof Thomas Jefferson Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $31.00
Regular Price: $35.00
Final Mintage: 332,891
The 1991-1995 World War II $5 Gold Coin was issued to mark the 50th anniversary of America’s involvement in World War II from 1941 to 1945. Also included in the program were a clad half dollar and silver dollar. The surcharges raised from the sale of coins were intended to be used for the World War II Monument in Washington DC and a D-Day Monument in France, which was never constructed.
The obverse of the $5 Gold Coin depicts an American solider with his rifle and arm raised in victory. The reverse of the coin features “V” for “Victory”, which is also shown in Morse Code, bordered by branches. The obverse was designed by Charles J. Madsen and the reverse was designed by Edward Southworth Fisher.
The obverse inscriptions read “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and the dual date “1991″ and “1995″. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “5 Dollars”.
The 1993 World War II $5 Gold Coins were sold individually in proof or uncirculated versions. Both coins were struck at the West Point Mint with a maximum authorized mintage of 300,000 coins. The coins were also included in three coin or six coin sets, which included other issues of the World War II Commemorative Coin Program. Initially the coins were available at pre-issue discount prices.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Charles J. Madsen (obverse), Edward Southworth Fisher (reverse)
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 300,000
1991-1995 (1993-W) Uncirculated World War II $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $170.00
Regular Price: $200.00
Final Mintage: 23,672
1991-1995 (1993-W) Proof World War II $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $185.00
Regular Price: $220.00
Final Mintage: 67,026<
The 1991-1995 World War II Silver Dollar was issued in 1993 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of America’s involvement in World War II from 1941 to 1945. Surcharges from the sales of the three coins included in the program were used to construct the World War II monument and Washington DC and a D-Day monument planned for France, which was never constructed.
The obverse of the silver dollar features an American soldier on the shores of Normandy on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day. The reverse features a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower with sleeve insignia from the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force. The obverse and reverse were both designed by Thomas D. Rodgers Sr.
The obverse inscriptions read “D-Day June 6, 1944″, “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, and the dual date “1991″ and “1995″. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, the denomination “One Dollar” and the quote “I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!”
The 1993 World War II Silver Dollar had a maximum authorized mintage of 1,000,000 coins across both proof and uncirculated versions. Proof coins were struck at the West Point Mint and uncirculated coins were struck at the Denver Mint. The coins were sold individually, or as part of two-coin, three-coin, and six-coin sets, which included the other World War II commemorative coins. The silver dollar was also featured in a young collector’s set and a coin and medal set, which included a French frac.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Thomas D. Rodgers Sr.
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 2,000,000
1991-1995 (1993-D) Uncirculated World War II Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $23.00
Regular Price: $28.00
Final Mintage: 107,240
1991-1995 (1993-W) Proof World War II Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $27.00
Regular Price: $31.00
Final Mintage: 342,041
The 1991-1995 World War II Half Dollar was minted and issued during 1993 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of America’s involvement in World War II. The commemorative coin program included three different coins, a clad half dollar, silver dollar, and $5 gold coin. Expectations for the popularity of the coins were high, however sales levels remained around the same levels as had become typical.
The World War II Half Dollar obverse depicts the faces of a solider, sailor, and airman looking upwards. A B-17 bomber flies overhead and a “V” for victory is in the background. The reverse depicts a battle scene from the Pacific Islands. The obverse was designed by George Klauba, and the reverse was designed by Bill J. Leftwich.
The obverse inscriptions include “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and the dual date “1991-1995″ which represents the 50th anniversary of American involvement in the war from 1941-1945. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “Half Dollar”.
The 1993 World War II Half Dollar was issued in uncirculated or proof versions, both minted at Philadelphia. The half dollar was sold individually, or as part of a two-coin, three-coin, and six-coin set. The coins were initially available at discounted prices during a pre-issue period after which regular pricing went into effect.
Coin Specifications
Designer: George Klauba (obverse), Bill J. Leftwich (reverse)
Weight: 11.3400 g
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 2,000,000
1991-1995 (1993-P) Uncirculated World War II Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $8.00
Regular Price: $9.00
Final Mintage: 197,072
1991-1995 (1993-P) Proof World War II Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.00
Regular Price: $10.00
Final Mintage: 317,396
The 1993 Bill of Rights $5 Gold Coin was for James Madison and the Bill of Rights. The commemorative coin program included a silver half dollar and silver dollar coin, in addition to the gold coin. The designs for these coins were actually the result of a nationwide competition launched by the U.S. Treasurer.
The obverse of the gold coin features James Madison reading a copy of the Bill of Rights. He is pictured from the waist up in profile. The reverse of the coin features a quote from James Madison. Smaller design elements are pictured around the quote, including a torch, an eagle with a scroll, and an olive branch. The obverse designer was Scott R. Blazek and the reverse designer was Joseph D. Pena.
The obverse inscriptions of the coin are “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, “James Madison”, and the date of mintage “1993″. The reverse of the coin includes “United States of America”, “Bill of Rights”, “E Pluribus Unum”, “Five Dollars”, and the James Madison quote “Equal laws protecting equal rights are… the best guarantee of loyalty and love of country.”
The 1993 James Madison Gold coin was offered in uncirculated or proof version, with both versions produced at the West Point Mint. The coins were sold individually, as part of a three-coin proof set, three-coin uncirculated set, or comprehensive six-coin set which included one of each version of the Bill of Rights Commemorative Coins. Initially coins were available at a pre-issue discount price, after which regular prices were put into effect.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Scott R. Blazek (obverse), Joseph D. Pena (reverse)
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 300,000
1992-W Uncirculated Bill of Rights $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $175.00
Regular Price: $205.00
Final Mintage: 23,266
1992-W Proof Bill of Rights $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $185.00
Regular Price: $220.00
Final Mintage: 78,651
The 1993 Bill of Rights Silver Dollar was issued in honor of James Madison and the Bill of Rights which he authored. The date of release bore no particular distinction to Madison or the Bill or Rights, which was added to the Constitution in 1789. However, some material will state that the coins were issued to mark the Bicentennial, which occurred four years earlier.
The obverse of the silver dollar coin features a portrait of James Madison and the reverse features a view of his Virginia home, Montpelier. Interestingly, the design makes no reference to the Bill of Rights. The obverse was designed by William Krawczewicz of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and the reverse was designed by Dean McMullen.
The obverse inscriptions read “Liberty”, “James Madison”, “In God We Trust”, and the date “1993″. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, “Montpelier”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
The 1993 Bill of Rights Silver Dollars were offered in both proof and uncirculated versions with a maximum authorized mintage of 900,000 coins across both options. The Denver mint produced the uncirculated version and the San Francisco Mint produced the proof version. Coins were sold individually or as part of two-coin or three-coin sets, and a complete six-coin set, which included all commemorative coins issued for the Bill of Rights.
Coin Specifications
Designer: William Krawczewicz (obverse), Dean McMullen (reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 900,000
1993-D Uncirculated Bill of Rights Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $22.00
Regular Price: $27.00
Final Mintage: 98,383
1993-S Proof Bill of Rights Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $25.00
Regular Price: $29.00
Final Mintage: 534,001
The 1993 Bill of Rights Half Dollar was one of three coins issued to honor James Madison and the Bill of Rights. The half dollar was struck in a composition of 90% silver, which was not typical for commemorative half dollars. In 1982, the George Washington Half Dollar had been struck in silver, but all subsequent half dollars had been struck in a clad composition.
The obverse of the coin features an image of James Madison writing the Bill of Rights. Montpelier, his home in Virginia, is depicted in the background. The reverse of the coin features a hand holding a torch. Both sides of the coin incorporate numerous inscriptions. The obverse was designed by T. James Ferrell and the reverse was designed by Dean McMullen.
The obverse inscriptions include “Liberty”, “James Madison”, “Father of the Bill of Rights”, “In God We Trust”, and the year of mintage “1993″. The reverse of the coin includes inscriptions “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, “The Bill of Rights”, “Our Basic Freedoms” and the denomination “Half Dollar”.
The American Numismatic Association marked the edge of 9,656 of the 1993 Bill of Rights Half Dollars with the initials of the Madison Foundation and a serial number as a special promotion.
The 1993 Bill of Rights Commemorative Half Dollars were available in proof version struck at the San Francisco Mint and uncirculated version struck at the West point Mint. The coins were sold individually, as well as incorporated within proof or uncirculated two-coin and three-coin sets and a comprehensive six-coin set. A Young Collectors set was also issued which contained the half dollar. A coin and medal set was also offered which included the half and a James Madison Medal.
Coin Specifications
Designer: T. James Ferrell (obverse), Dean McMullen (reverse)
Weight: 12.500 g
Composition: 90.00% silver (0.3617 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 1,000,000
1993-W Uncirculated Bill of Rights Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.75
Regular Price: $11.50
Final Mintage: 193,315
1993-S Proof Bill of Rights Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $12.50
Regular Price: $13.50
Final Mintage: 586,315
