United States Bicentennial Silver Proof
Denomination Silver Dollar to Quarter
Date 1976
Country United States
Weight 17.5 oz total, 3.5oz/book
Description Four books each displays a blue cover on which the dates "1776-1976" are emblazoned in gold gilding. The interior of the cover is red, with a red, white, and blue ribbon splitting it in half diagonally. To the left of the ribbon are the words "United States Bicentennial Silver Proof Set" in gold script. The three coins go in order, descending from the silver dollar, down and to the left to the half-dollar, then to the right with a quarter. All coins shine in their cases, untouched.
Condition Proof state condition, with no imperfections from the minting process nor smudges from handling.Meta: CoinsMeta: Bicentennial
History In 1954, Congress banned the minting of commemorative coins due to past abuses of the system in regards to such coins. Beginning in 1971, however, members of Congress introduced bills to authorize coins to honor the United States Bicentennial, which would occur in 1976. The Mint, through its director, Mary Brooks, initially opposed such proposals, but later supported them. Congress passed legislation requiring the temporary redesign of the reverse of the quarter, half dollar and dollar.
Provenance Putnam County Estate