2005 Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar Mintage (max.): 600,000 the Secretary exercised his authority (for the first time) to increase the legislated maximum mintage (500,000) to 600,000. U.S. Mint Facility: Philadelphia Public Law: 108-291 Obverse Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth Description: Historic flag raising on Iwo Jima, Inscriptions: Marines, 1775, 2005