This We the People 250 Years of Freedom coin is a stunning double-sided commemorative collectible marking America's Sestercentennial — 250 years of independence from 1776 to 2026. The front bears the Great Seal of the United States in extraordinary relief: a bald eagle with wings fully spread, clutching an olive branch and arrows, the Stars and Stripes shield at its chest, a golden sunburst radiating behind it, laurel branches framing both sides, and the inscription United States of America — 1776–2026 — Sestercentennial. The reverse is equally powerful: a sunburst illuminates a detailed scroll of the Constitution reading We the People in elegant script, flanked by laurel branches and stars, with 1776 · 2026 and E Pluribus Unum — the motto of the United States — inscribed at the base.
This piece is an America 250th anniversary collectible coin designed for display, gifting, and collection. It is one of the most complete expressions of American founding iconography ever produced on a single collectible.
About the Design
The term Sestercentennial (from the Latin sestertius, meaning two and a half) is the formal name for a 250th anniversary — used alongside Semiquincentennial to describe America's 2026 milestone. E Pluribus Unum — meaning Out of Many, One — has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States since 1782 and on American coinage since 1795. The phrase We the People opens the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, ratified in 1788, establishing the principle that the authority of government derives from the people themselves. Together, both sides of this coin tell the complete story of the American founding: the seal, the motto, the Constitution, and 250 years of the republic they created.
Product Features
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Front: United States of America — bald eagle, Great Seal, sunburst, laurel branches, 1776–2026, Sestercentennial
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Reverse: 250 Years of Freedom — We the People Constitution scroll, sunburst, laurel branches, stars, 1776·2026, E Pluribus Unum
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Material: Iron base with antique gold and silver-tone finish
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Weight: Approx. 40g
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Finish: Antique gold and silver (front) / Antique bronze (reverse)
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Packaging: Securely packaged and ready for gifting
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Note: This is a commemorative collectible and not legal tender
Perfect For
- Patriotic Americans and history collectors
- Military veterans, active service members, and their families
- July 4th 2026 gifts and Sestercentennial keepsakes
- Constitution and founding documents enthusiasts
- American expats wanting a piece of home
- Anyone marking 250 years of American independence with something permanent
Display Idea
This coin displays beautifully on a small easel on a desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. The antique finish and deep relief make it equally impressive from both sides — consider a double-sided display stand to show both faces simultaneously. It also works brilliantly in a shadow box alongside American flags, military medals, or other patriotic memorabilia.
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Shipping
Free worldwide tracked shipping · Estimated delivery: 9–14 days · Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.
This item is a commemorative collectible and is not legal tender, not issued by a government mint, and not an investment product. It is intended for display, collecting, and gifting purposes only.
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