2015 US Marshals Service Half Dollar D – MS 69

The United States Mint issued three commemorative coins to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the US Marshals Service. The clad half dollar issued for the program was stipulated under the authorizing legislation to contain images emblematic of the history of the Marshals Service and the role it played in a changing nation. The obverse of the 2015 US Marshals Service Half Dollar features the image of a US Marshal and a horse from the Old West contrasted with a modern female Marshal wearing tactical gear. The inscriptions include “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, the anniversary dates “1789-2014”, and the date of issue “2015”. The obverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Michael Gaudioso. The reverse design contains a broad collection of objects symbolizing well known areas of responsibility in the history of the US Marshals Service. Lady Justice is depicted holding a scale in her left hand and the US Marshals Service Star in her right. In the field below is a copy of the United States Constitution, a stack of school books, handcuffs, and a whiskey jug. These objects represent the Marshals ties to the Constitution, the Whiskey Rebellion, slavery and the legacy of equality, and the struggle between labor and capital The US Marshals Half Dollars were struck in both proof and uncirculated versions. The proof coins were produced at the San Francisco Mint and carried the “S” mint mark, while the uncirculated coins were struck at the Denver Mint and carried the “D” mint mark. A maximum authorized mintage of 750,000 was imposed across all product options. Coin Specifications Designer: Joel Iskowitz (obverse), Susan Gamble (reverse) Weight: 11.3400 g Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel Diameter: 30.61 mm Maximum Authorized Mintage: 750,000 Certification: NGC Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated Year: 2015 Denomination: $0.50 Strike Type: Uncirculated Mint Location: Denver Grade: MS 69 Certification Number: 2653954-002 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Features: Commemorative Note: Certification number might be different