2005 Marine Corps Commemorative Silver Dollar - Official U.S. Mint Coin #3613081 (License: Personal Use)

This 2005 U.S. commemorative silver dollar was issued by the U.S. Mint to mark the 230th anniversary of the Marine Corps’ founding. Its obverse depicts the famous 1945 Iwo Jima flag-raising by Joe Rosenthal, with sculptor James C. Morris’s initials “JCM” visible near the base; the design is split between a white field and black shadow, symbolizing sacrifice and valor. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “MARINES 1775 2005,” and the year “2005” at the bottom.

Used on numismatic websites, military history pages, and U.S. Mint product listings; serves collectors, veterans, educators, and patriots seeking authoritative visual and historical context for the Marine Corps’ legacy and commemorative coinage.