2005 MARINE CORPS 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar

Silver Dollar

Year: 2004
Mintage (max.): 600,000

Based on independent market research provided by the recipient organization (the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation), the Secretary exercised his authority (for the first time) to increase the legislated maximum mintage (500,000) to 600,000.
U.S. Mint Facility: Philadelphia
Public Law: 108-291

Obverse
Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth
Description: Historic flag raising on Iwo Jima, Inscriptions: "Marines," "1775," "2005," "In God We Trust," "Liberty."

Reverse
Engraver: Charles L. Vickers
Description: Eagle, Globe and Anchor — the Marine Corps Emblem, thirteen stars. Inscriptions — "Semper Fidelis" (the Marine Corps Motto), "United States of America," "E Pluribus Unum," "One Dollar."