Grant Memorial Gold Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1922
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 67-137
Background
The Grant Memorial Gold Dollar was released in 1922 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of General Ulysses S. Grant’s birth.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a strong profile portrait of General Grant.
The the reverse features a sketch of the historic log cabin in which Grant was born.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- ONE DOLLAR
- ULYSSES S. GRANT
- 1822-1922
Reverse Inscriptions
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Laura Gardin Fraser