1993 (P) Jefferson Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$391 MS70 09-01-2003 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1993 (P) Jefferson Dollar is a commemorative dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 266,927 examples. Authorized to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth in 1743, this dollar honors the third President, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and designer of Monticello. The obverse features a profile bust of Thomas Jefferson facing left, with the inscription 'Architect of Democracy', while the reverse displays Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia estate, in detailed architectural rendering. Designed by T. James Ferrell. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9688. The Jefferson dollar offers a detailed rendering of Monticello and a dignified portrait of its creator, making it popular with collectors of presidential and architectural themes.