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1 Dollar Civil War Battlefield
1995 year| Silver (.900) | 26.73 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#38460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Little Round Top at Gettysburg battlefield beneath quote of Joshua Chamberlain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES
of
AMERICA
E PLURIBUS
UNUM
IN GREAT DEED SOMETHING ABIDES.
ON GREAT FIELDS SOMETHING STAYS.
FORMS CHANGE AND PASS: BODIES DISAPPEAR:
BUT SPIRITS LINGER TO CONSECRATE GROUND
FOR THE VISIONPLACE OF SOULS.
- JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN
ONE DOLLAR
JM
Engraver: John M. Mercanti
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1995 Civil War Battlefields Silver Dollar was to commemorative 100 years of Civil War battlefields preservation. This is dated from the establishment of the Gettysburg National Military Park in 1895. The silver dollar commemorative was issued along with a $5 gold and clad half dollar coin to round out the program.Proof and uncirculated versions of the 1995 Civil War Battlefields Silver Dollar were issued, with the proof coins minted at San Francisco and the uncirculated coins minted at Philadlephia. There was a maximum authorized mintage of 1 million coins, which was not met. The coins were sold individually, as multi coin sets with other Civil War Battlefields Commmoratives, and included in the annual Prestige Proof Set.
1995-P Uncirculated Civil War Battlefields Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $27.00
Regular Price: $29.00
Final Mintage: 45,866
1995-S Proof Civil War Battlefields Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $30.00
Regular Price: $34.00
Final Mintage: 437,114
Interesting fact
The 1995 Civil War Battlefield silver dollar coin features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the Civil War Battlefield, with the words "Civil War Battlefield" inscribed above it. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Thomas D. Rogers, Sr. and was the first time a U.S. coin featured a portrait of Lincoln since the 1911 Lincoln cent. Additionally, the coin's silver composition and weight of 26.73 grams make it a notable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 P | 45866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 S | 437114 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Civil War Battlefield) 1995 coin.
