Description
1992 US Columbus Quincentenary Two (2) Coin Commemorative Proof Set
The United States Mint certifies these coins as genuine United States Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Coins, struck in accordance with legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President on May 13, 1992 into Public Law 102-281. These coins were produced by the United States Mint to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' Discovery of the New World. These coins are legal tender of the United States.
Coins in this set include:
* 1992-P US Columbus Silver Dollar Proof
Obverse: Columbus by a globe with ships in background
Reverse: Split image: Santa Maria and U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery
* 1992-S US Columbus Clad Half Dollar Proof
Obverse: Columbus landing in the New World
Reverse: Three ships: Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria
Our "vintage" US Mint products have been previously owned. They are hand-inspected to ensure they are complete and include all original US Mint packaging. Vintage coins may show some effects of aging and packaging may have some minimal wear and tear.
This listing uses "Reference Images"
The "Reference Images" used in this listing Description were created by Liberty Coin for reference only to depict the quality of the item you will receive. You will NOT receive the exact item that was photographed to create the Reference Images. However, the actual item you will receive is guaranteed to be similar to that shown and exactly as described.
The United States Mint certifies these coins as genuine United States Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Coins, struck in accordance with legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President on May 13, 1992 into Public Law 102-281. These coins were produced by the United States Mint to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' Discovery of the New World. These coins are legal tender of the United States.
Coins in this set include:
* 1992-P US Columbus Silver Dollar Proof
Obverse: Columbus by a globe with ships in background
Reverse: Split image: Santa Maria and U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery
* 1992-S US Columbus Clad Half Dollar Proof
Obverse: Columbus landing in the New World
Reverse: Three ships: Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria
Our "vintage" US Mint products have been previously owned. They are hand-inspected to ensure they are complete and include all original US Mint packaging. Vintage coins may show some effects of aging and packaging may have some minimal wear and tear.
This listing uses "Reference Images"
The "Reference Images" used in this listing Description were created by Liberty Coin for reference only to depict the quality of the item you will receive. You will NOT receive the exact item that was photographed to create the Reference Images. However, the actual item you will receive is guaranteed to be similar to that shown and exactly as described.
SPECIFICATIONS | |
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AMW: | 0.7734 |
AMW UOM: | troy oz |
Certification: | U.S. Mint |
Composition: | Silver |
Denomination: | $1, 50C |
Designer: | John Mercanti (Dollar obverse), Thomas Rogers (Dollar reverse), James Ferrell (Half Dollar obverse and reverse) |
Diameter: | 38.1 |
Diameter UOM: | mm |
Edge Type: | Reeded |
Fineness: | 0.900 |
Metal Content: | Silver, Copper, Nickel |
migration phase: | Phase 6 Remaining |
Mint Location: | Philadelphia, San Francisco |
Mint Mark: | P, S |
Packaging: | US Mint Original Government Packaging & Certificate of Authenticity |
Weight: | 26.73 |
Weight UOM: | gr |
YearIssued: | 1992 |