Silver Five Ounces 2019 San Antonio Missions, Coin from United States - detailed information

At its centre, the obverse of the coin shows the portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789 - 1797), facing left. He has long hear, tied below the neck with a ribbon.

The designer's initials JF (for John Flanagan) are in relief on the neck truncation.

To the left of the portrait, the inscription LIBERTY. On three lines to the right, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST.

Around above, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Around below, the value and denomination in words: QUARTER DOLLAR.

Ordinary "bullion" coins have no mint mark; those of the "uncirculated" variety have the Philadelphia Mint's P mint mark behind George Washington's neck.

The coin design depicts elements of the Spanish Colonial Real coin to pay tribute to the missions. A Spanish-style cross divides the centre into four parts; within the quadrants are symbols of the missions: wheat symbolises farming; the arches and bell symbolise community; a lion represents Spanish cultural heritage; and a symbol of the San Antonio River represents irrigation methods and life-sustaining resources.

Around above, the inscription SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS. Around below left, the name of the state: TEXAS.

Below left, the initials of the designer CTC (for Chris Costello); below right, the initials of the sculptor, JFM (for Joseph Menna).

The date of issue 2019 is below, followed by the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM ("Out of many, one" - signifying unity in diversity).

Mintage comprised of 55,200 bullion and 16,211 uncirculated coins.
Authorising Legislation: Public Law 110-456.
U.S. Mint Item Number: 19AM.