Constitution Bicentennial Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1987
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 99-582
Background
Released in 1987, this coin was authorized to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States.
Characteristics
The obverse design of the coin features 13 stars, a quill pen laid across a sheaf of parchments, and "We the People".
The reverse of the coin features a portrait of several human figures in diverse garb, representing the wide cultural and social spectrum America has embraced and represented for over 200 years.
Obverse Inscriptions
- THE U.S. CONSTITUTION 200TH ANNIVERSARY
- 1787-LIBERTY-1987
- IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse Inscriptions
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- DOLLAR
- 1
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Patrica L. Verani