1976 Thomas Jefferson Proof US Mint Bicentennial Commemorative .925 Silver Medal

​The 1976 Thomas Jefferson Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Medal was issued by the United States Mint to honor the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution and the pivotal role of Thomas Jefferson in drafting the Declaration of Independence.​

Key Features:

• Material: Sterling Silver (.925 fine)​

• Weight: Approximately 31.1grams​

• Diameter: 38 mm​

• Thickness: 3 mm​

• Edge: Plain​

Design Details:

• Obverse: Features a left-facing bust of Thomas Jefferson, encircled by the inscriptions “AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL,” “1976,” and “THOMAS JEFFERSON,” along with the designer’s initials “ML” (Michael Lantz).​

• Reverse: Depicts a hand holding a quill pen writing the Declaration of Independence, with inscriptions “DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,” “LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS,” “IN CONGRESS,” “JULY 4, 1776,” and the designer’s initials “ML.”​

Mintage Quantity:

The United States Mint produced 147,159 of these silver medals. ​

Packaging:

Each medal was originally issued in a protective plastic capsule and presented in a black clamshell case, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.​

Collector’s Note:

This medal serves as a tangible tribute to Thomas Jefferson’s pivotal role in American history and is a valued addition for collectors focusing on U.S. commemorative medals and Revolutionary War memorabilia.