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USS Liberty Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
USS Liberty Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

USS Liberty Commemorative Coin

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06042012-8-3
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (copper), enamel
DimensionsPart a L 1 3/4 in x W 1 3/4 in x H 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 4.4 cm x 4.4 cm )
 Part b L 1/4 in x W 3 in x H 3 in (7.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCircular, copper coin with a blue border and red ribbon. Has "USS Liberty" in white lettering at the top, with AGTR-5 below it. Also has an eagle holding a red ribbon with the phrase "Libertas Per Scientiam." The back of the coin says "The Most Decorated US Navy Ship Since WWII" with a picture of the ship.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse: USS Liberty AGTR-5 LIBERIAS PER SCIENTIAM LIBERTY Inscribed on reserve, around outer edge: THE MOST DECORATED US NAVY SHIP SINCE WWII POSSIBLY FOR ALL TIME
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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