statutory legend Öffentlichkeit Deposited
Any legend specified by the act authorizing a coinage, particularly naming the issuing authority. Examples: AUCTORI VERMON, AUCTORI CONNEC, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Required on all federal coins by Act of April 2, 1792 and 31 U.S.C. 324, Sect. 3517.
- Breen Encyclopedia