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2022-D RI-Reliance Yacht One Dollar MS Position B Values
Details
The Rhode Island American Innovation $1 Coin recognizes naval architect Nathanael Herreshoff’s famous Reliance yacht, which incorporated numerous technical innovations when it was built in 1891.
Obverse: The obverse (heads) design features a dramatic representation of the Statue of Liberty in profile with the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "$1." The obverse also includes a privy mark of a stylized gear, representing industry and innovation.
Reverse: The coin’s reverse design depicts the famous Reliance yacht at full speed in the waters surrounding Rhode Island. The design is bordered by a rope evoking the nautical scene. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “RHODE ISLAND.” The design was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designer Dennis Friel and sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
453,775
Coinage Type:
American Innovation dollar
Coinage Years:
2018-2032
Composition:
6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2% Nickel, Balance Copper
Mint Mark:
D
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
RI-Reliance Yacht
Variety 2:
Position B
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
8.1 gr
Weight:
0.2857 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
26.49 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Dennis Friel, Phoebe Hemphill
Obverse Designer:
Dennis Friel
Reverse Designer:
Phoebe Hemphill
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