On the 1976 United States Bicentennial dollar, what object is shown against the Moon?

The Liberty Bell is shown against the Moon on the 1976 United States Bicentennial dollar.

The coin was part of a special three-denomination circulating commemorative program issued for the Bicentennial. Dennis R. Williams designed the dollar’s reverse, which superimposed the Liberty Bell over the Moon.

The design connected two powerful national images: the Liberty Bell represented the American Revolution and the ideal of independence, while the Moon reflected the country’s technological achievements during the Space Age. The pairing also echoed the era’s fascination with space exploration.

The dollar’s reverse is distinct from the quarter’s colonial drummer and the half dollar’s Independence Hall. All three coins retained their regular obverse portraits but received temporary Bicentennial reverse designs.