1986 UNITED STATES LIBERTY COINS

1986 San Francisco (S) Liberty Proof Set – Statue of Liberty Silver Dollar & Half Dollar Commemorative Coins

Includes Original Government Packaging (OGP) and Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Celebrate freedom and history with this 1986 two-coin proof set, struck at the San Francisco Mint to honor the centennial of the Statue of Liberty—a symbol of hope, heritage, and new beginnings. This collectible set features one silver dollar and one copper-nickel half dollar, each with striking designs that pay homage to the immigrant experience and the enduring spirit of America.

Half Dollar – A Glimpse into the New World

Obverse:
Designed by Edgar Z. Steever IV, this side portrays the Statue of Liberty with an outstretched arm welcoming an ocean liner arriving in New York around 1913. The city’s skyline rises in the distance under the morning sun—symbolizing a fresh start and the promise of opportunity in America.

Reverse:
Created by Sherl J. Winter, this evocative design is inspired by a historic photograph of hopeful immigrants gathered at Ellis Island, awaiting their entry into a new life.

Specifications:

• Condition: Proof

• Year: 1986

• Mint Mark: San Francisco (S)

• Diameter: 1.205 in

• Weight: 11.34g (0.36 troy oz)

• Composition: Copper (0.33 troy oz), Nickel (0.03 troy oz)

• Metal Type: Standard U.S. half dollar alloy

Silver Dollar – A Tribute in Majesty

1886-1986 UNITED STATES LIBERTY COINS

Obverse:
Designed by John Mercanti, this powerful depiction captures the front-facing grandeur of Lady Liberty, emphasizing the awe and reverence she inspires.

Reverse:
A collaborative work by John Mercanti and Matthew Peloso, this side features Liberty’s iconic torch set against the stirring words of Emma Lazarus’ poem “The New Colossus,” a tribute to the welcoming spirit of the nation.

Specifications:

• Condition: Proof

• Year: 1986

• Mint Mark: San Francisco (S)

• Diameter: 1.5 in

• Weight: 26.73g (0.86 troy oz)

• Composition: 90% Silver (0.77 troy oz), 10% Copper (0.09 troy oz)

• Fineness: .900 fine silver