1 Dollar Bicentennial of the U.S. Capitol

Features

Issuer United States
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1994
Value 1 Dollar (1 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 26.73 g
Diameter 38.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
20253
References KM# 253
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Bicentennial of the U.S. Capitol

Obverse

U.S. Capitol building dome, the Statue of Freedom atop the dome surrounded by a circle of 13 stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTY 1994
IN GOD WE TRUST
BICENTENNIAL OF
UNITED STATES
CAPITOL

Engraver: William C. Cousins

Reverse

The United States shield encircled by laurel leaves, surmounted by an eagle holding three arrows and an olive branch in its claws, flanked by two United Stats flags on either side, over two olive branches. Design inspired by the image in the center of a stained glass window in room S-222. Image in comments below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DOLLAR
JM
S [proof struck coins only]
D [uncirculated struck coins only]

Engraver: John M. Mercanti

Edge

Reeded

Mints

D United States Mint of Denver, United States (1906-date)
S United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)

Comments

The 1994 Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar was issued to mark the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC. It was minted in proof version at the San Francisco Mint and uncirculated version at the Denver Mint. A maximum mintage of 500,000 was established across both versions. In addition to the individual options, a special Architectural History Edition was offered which included a proof coin and a 12-page booklet on the history of the building.

1994-D Uncirculated U.S. Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $32.00
Regular Price: $37.00
Final Mintage: 68,332

1994-S Proof U.S. Capitol Bicentennial Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $36.00
Regular Price: $40.00
Final Mintage: 279,579

Stained glass window in room S-222 of the Capitol.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1994 D Photo 68 332 $ 30 37%
1994 S 279 579 $ 27 74% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Bicentennial of the U.S. Capitol)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 3212
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1994 D UNC USD 30.21
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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