Where Does E Pluribus Unum Appear?
The Latin Phrase E Pluribus Unum Is Found in the Journals of the Continental Congress, June 20, 1782, Where It Was Used to Describe the Great Seal Adopted That...
The Latin phrase E Pluribus Unum is found in the Journals of the Continental Congress, June 20, 1782, where it was used to describe the Great Seal adopted that day (1). From the Great Seal's earliest depiction (2), E Pluribus Unum has appeared on coins since 1795 (3) and has graced the back of $1 notes (4) since 1935.
Where does the phrase E Pluribus Unum appear?
According to the U.S. Treasury, the motto E pluribus unum was first used on U.S. coinage in 1795, when the reverse of the half-eagle ($5 gold) coin presented the main features of the Great Seal of the United States. E pluribus unum is inscribed on the Great Seal's scroll.
Where is E Pluribus Unum used?
It has been used by the Scoutspataljon, a professional infantry battalion of the Estonian Defence Forces, since 1918. E Pluribus Unum still appears on U.S. coins even though it is no longer the official national motto!
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