John F. Kennedy
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Date: June 18, 2015
Drescription: The 2015 John F. Kennedy Presidential $1 Coin features a portrait of the 35th president on the obverse, with a Statue of Liberty reverse. Designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Frank Gasparro, the obverse shows a thoughtful JFK looking slightly left. Inscriptions include "John F. Kennedy," "35th President," "1961-1963," and "In God We Trust".
Key Features of the 2015 Kennedy Presidential Dollar:
Obverse Design: A profile portrait of John F. Kennedy with his name, the dates of his presidency (1961-1963), the phrase "35th President," and "In God We Trust". The initials "DE" for designer Don Everhart are on the shoulder.
Reverse Design: A stylized, "ant's-eye view" of the Statue of Liberty, designed by Don Everhart, with the inscriptions "United States of America" and "$1".
Edge Inscriptions: The coin features a lettered edge, including the mint mark (P, D, or S), the year of issuance (2015), and the motto "E Pluribus Unum".
Minting: Struck at the Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) mints for general release, with proof versions from San Francisco (S).
Note: This is different from the circulating Kennedy Half Dollar (1964–present), which features a different portrait and the Presidential Seal on the reverse.
Drescription: The 2015 John F. Kennedy Presidential $1 Coin features a portrait of the 35th president on the obverse, with a Statue of Liberty reverse. Designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Frank Gasparro, the obverse shows a thoughtful JFK looking slightly left. Inscriptions include "John F. Kennedy," "35th President," "1961-1963," and "In God We Trust".
Key Features of the 2015 Kennedy Presidential Dollar:
Obverse Design: A profile portrait of John F. Kennedy with his name, the dates of his presidency (1961-1963), the phrase "35th President," and "In God We Trust". The initials "DE" for designer Don Everhart are on the shoulder.
Reverse Design: A stylized, "ant's-eye view" of the Statue of Liberty, designed by Don Everhart, with the inscriptions "United States of America" and "$1".
Edge Inscriptions: The coin features a lettered edge, including the mint mark (P, D, or S), the year of issuance (2015), and the motto "E Pluribus Unum".
Minting: Struck at the Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) mints for general release, with proof versions from San Francisco (S).
Note: This is different from the circulating Kennedy Half Dollar (1964–present), which features a different portrait and the Presidential Seal on the reverse.