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2016 United States Dollar Mint Silver Proof Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2016 United States Dollar Mint Silver Proof Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2016 United States Dollar Mint Silver Proof Set

Artifact ID2019.3.47.a-c
Object Type Coins, Proof
Artist/ Maker
Artist/ Maker (American, 1960)
Date 2016
Medium metal (zinc, manganese, nickel, copper), plastic, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-c: Individual Dollar Coin) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 2.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (Plastic Case) H 3 1/4 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 1/4 in (8.3 cm x 13.3 cm x 0.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOne silver proof set of three one dollar coins minted during the Obama Administration, placed in a orange cardboard cover wrapped in a closed plastic case. The reverse has an upside down logo of the United States Mint at the center and the number "28" imprinted on bottom right corner. All Coins have the image of the Statue of Liberty along with the words "United States of America" and "$1" engraved on the reverse side. All coins have a letter edging with 13 stars marked between the letters that reads, "E. Pluribus unun, 2016 S."

The set is composed one Dollar coin with an image of President Richard M. Nixon on obverse side along with the sentence "In God We Trust" "37th President 1969-1974" (.a), one Dollar coin with an image of President Gerald R. Ford on the obverse side along with the sentence "In God We Trust" "38th President 1974-1977" (.b), and one Dollar coin with an image of President Ronald Reagan on the obverses side along with the sentence "In God We Trust" "40th President 1981-1989" (.c).

Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was acquired personally by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2019. Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Joel Forman
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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