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A SUPREME HONOR

This commemorative silver dollar honoring Chief Justice John Marshall is available for purchase through the Supreme Court Historical Society Gift Shop. This coin commemorates the 250th anniversary (2005) of the birth of John Marshall and is the first coin ever issued to honor a Supreme Court Justice. The obverse is modeled on a portrait of Marshall based on a sketch by Charles de Saint-Memim, and shows the Great Chief Justice in profile. The reverse shows the Restored Supreme Court Chamber with its unique ribbed vaulting designed by Benjamin Latrobe located in the U.S. Capitol Building. Marshall presided over sessions of the Court in that chamber.

You can support the Supreme Court Historical Society and be a part of history by purchasing coins. The Society will receive a portion of the price for every coin sold.  The prices are: $35 for an uncirculated silver dollar; and $39 for the proof silver dollar.  (Please be advised that the pricing of the coins is set by the Mint in conformance with their requirements, and we will be unable to offer a discount to members.)

In addition to the single coin options, this commemorative coin is also available as part of a limited edition set, which includes an uncirculated silver dollar, a Bureau of Engraving & Printing intaglio print of William Wetmore Story's 1884 sculpture depicting the Chief Justice seated in the robes of the Court and a revealing booklet on the life of Chief Justice John Marshall, written by the Supreme Court Historical Society. The slipcase includes Certificates of Authenticity from both Henrietta Holsman Fore, Director of the United States Mint, and Tom Ferguson, Director of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing. The price is $59.95 for members and non-members.  This product is limited to 25,000 units.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE COIN ONLINE

Orders can also be placed through the Society’s Gift Shop by calling (202) 554-8300, (888) 539-4438, or by faxing orders to (202) 554-8619. We are very grateful for your support of this important and unique opportunity and request your participation in this once-in-a-lifetime endeavor.



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