2005 Philadelphia (P) Marine Corps 230th Anniversary 90% Silver Dollar Proof Coin (PF)69 Ultra Cameo UC) NGC Brown Label

The 2005-P Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint to honor the 230th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the raising of two battalions of American Marines, thereby creating the legendary institution today known as the United States Marine Corps. From the Nation’s birth to the present day, the Marines represent a proud culture of service and contribution in defense of the values and freedoms at the heart of the American experience.

2005 Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar PF69 NGC

The obverse (front) of the coin Marines raising the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima in 1945. The reverse (back) bears Marines emblem and motto semper fidelis (“Always Faithful”). Commemorative silver dollars are made of 90% silver and 10% copper, adhering to the standard composition for these types of coins. The "P" mint mark indicates that the coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.