U.S. Mint's Bicentennial Silver Proof Set

This is a U.S. Mint's three-piece 40% silver proof set, dated 1776-1976. The set honors the nation's 200th anniversary of independence. The new reverse designs are emblematic of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. The designs were authorized by Congress and selected through a national design competition. The initials of the designers are on each new reverse design. Jack L. Ahr (JLA) of Arlington Heights, Illinois, designed the colonial drummer on the quarter reverse. Independence Hall on the half dollar reverse is the work of Seth G. Huntington (SGH) of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Liberty Bell and moon design on the dollar reverse is by Dennis R. Williams (DRW) of Columbus, Ohio. The proof items are prized for their virtually flawless beauty. They are made from special blanks and are struck twice by highly polished dies to obtain the mirror-like surface.