Obverse: Features James Madison writing the Bill of Rights. Montpelier, his home in Virginia, is depicted in the background. Inscriptions include LIBERTY, JAMES MADISON FATHER OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1993. Engraver – Thomas James Ferrell.
Reverse: Shows the torch of the Statue of Liberty. Inscriptions: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, THE BILL OF RIGHTS, OUR BASIC FREEDOMS, HALF DOLLAR. Engraver – Dean McMullen.
About the coin: This is a 1/2 Dollar silver commemorative coin issued in 1993 by the USA honoring the Bill of Rights and James Madison. Composed of 90% silver, weighing 12.5 g, diameter 30.61 mm, thickness 2.15 mm. Fine silver content is 11.25 g. Coins were minted at the San Francisco (proof) and West Point (uncirculated) mints.
