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Silver! 2005 Marine Corp 230th Anniversary PROOF US Silver Dollar Mint - $100 (Lake Panasoffkee)
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The Few, The Proud"|Semper Fidelis!
Among the most popular modern commemoratives, these 2005 Marine Corps Silver Dollars were issued to mark the 230th anniversary of the Marines. The design made the coins a huge success with collectors. The obverse features the famous scene of Marines raising an American Flag over Iwo Jima that was photographed by Joe Rosenthal. The reverse features the emblem of the Marine Corps, with an eagle, globe, and anchor, along with the Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). Struck by the "Mother Mint" in Philadelphia in highly pure 90% fine silver, each $1 legal-tender U.S. Marine Corps Silver Dollar will arrive with a proof finish featuring an eye-appealing, mirror-like background. Just 548,810 were minted