{"product_id":"liberty-at-the-rim-grand-canyon-1919-brushed-aluminum-print","title":"Liberty at the Rim — Grand Canyon 1919 - Brushed Aluminum Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiberty at the Rim — Grand Canyon 1919\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together one of America’s most beloved coin designs with one of its most magnificent natural landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, a \u003cstrong\u003e1919 Walking Liberty Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e rests quietly against a sunlit desert rock, surrounded by sparse canyon flora, including four vivid pink desert blooms and small budding flowers. Behind it, the Grand Canyon opens into a sweeping expanse of layered cliffs, deep ravines, distant blue shadows, and the winding river below. The result is a composition that feels both intimate and monumental — a small silver coin set against the vastness of the American West.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year \u003cstrong\u003e1919\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the piece its historical center. That year, \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Canyon National Park was officially established on February 26, 1919\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving one of the country’s defining landscapes for future generations. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar, designed by \u003cstrong\u003eAdolph A. Weinman\u003c\/strong\u003e, was part of the U.S. half dollar series issued from 1916 to 1947. The 1919 Philadelphia issue had a reported mintage of \u003cstrong\u003e962,000 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e and was struck in \u003cstrong\u003e90% silver and 10% copper\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, the coin and canyon create a quiet tribute to American grandeur. The flower suggests beauty and resilience in a rugged place. The coin represents liberty, movement, and national identity. The canyon represents scale, permanence, and the land itself — something far older than the nation, yet central to how the country came to understand its own inheritance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is designed for collectors, national park enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone drawn to the connection between American coinage and the landscapes that shaped the nation’s imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1919 Walking Liberty Half Dollar rests on a rocky Grand Canyon overlook, framed by desert flowers, cactus, and a sweeping canyon view beyond. Created as a tribute to the year Grand Canyon became a national park, this piece brings together silver, stone, wild beauty, and the grandeur of the American landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArtist’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis composition is about scale. The coin is small, human-made, and tied to a specific year in American history. The canyon is vast, ancient, and almost beyond measure. By placing the \u003cstrong\u003e1919 Walking Liberty Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e at the rim of the Grand Canyon, the painting connects the country’s ideals of liberty and preservation with the overwhelming beauty of the land itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pink flowers are intentionally modest. They add life and color without overpowering the scene — a reminder that even in a rugged canyon environment, beauty appears in quiet, unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted on brushed silver aluminum for a textured, industrial look. Colors interact with the metallic surface for a unique, artistic effect. Ideal for abstract art, black-and-white photography, and modern spaces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed silver Aluminum DIBOND® with a metallic finish and horizontal grain for a dynamic look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm (0.12\") for a durable, rigid base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct print on AluDibond for vivid colors and a matte finish. Unprinted white areas reveal a metallic silver effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte, glare-free, ideal for black-and-white designs with a striking brushed silver effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included; varies by fulfillment country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 sizes in inches (US\u0026amp;CA) and cms (rest of the world).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mint Mark","offers":[{"title":"50x75 cm \/ 20x30″","offer_id":48696625627380,"sku":"e4a25fd1-9b6c-442a-9c8c-6ee35bb4ab46","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":48696625660148,"sku":"96bf04ba-2c67-4226-a09e-0c4dec02451c","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/1233\/0484\/files\/3a4546f8-b24d-47fb-8434-cde2d770bc64.webp?v=1781724153","url":"https:\/\/themintmark.art\/products\/liberty-at-the-rim-grand-canyon-1919-brushed-aluminum-print","provider":"The Mint Mark","version":"1.0","type":"link"}