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2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Three-Coin Proof Set w/OGP and COA

$ 314.16

Availability: 25 in stock
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Composition: Copper, Gold, Silver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Mint Location: San Francisco, Philadelphia, West Point
  • Strike Type: Proof
  • Condition: Excellent! Just as delivered by the US Mint - see photos and description!
  • Modified Item: No
  • Year: 2019
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Certification: U.S. Mint

    Description

    This 2019 THREE-COIN SET ( Gold, Silver, and Half-Dollar clad) was created by the US Mint to commemorate the American Legion's 100th Anniversary. These coins are just as delivered by the US Mint and their capsules have never been touched by anyone other than the US Mint. All original packaging and the US Mint Certificate of Authenticity are included. This item will be shipped via expedited, insured, adult-signature required shipping via UPS at no cost to the winning bidder. For this reason we do not ship outside of the Continental US or to USPS PO Boxes.
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    More background on the coins as quoted from the US Mint:
    "
    American Legion 100th Anniversary 2019 Three-Coin Proof Set
    This coin program commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of The American Legion on March 15, 1919, by members of the American Expeditionary Forces occupying Europe after World War I. The American Legion's primary focus is on service to veterans, service members, and communities. The American Legion was founded on four pillars: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, Children and Youth, and was incorporated by Congress the same year as a patriotic veterans? organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.
    Gold Coin
    Obverse: The obverse (heads) design commemorates the inception of The American Legion and its mission to serve America and its war veterans. The outer geometric rim design from The American Legion emblem, the Eiffel Tower, and V for victory represent the formation of the organization in Paris in 1919 at the end of World War I. Inscriptions are 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' 'LIBERTY,' '1919,' and '2019.'
    Reverse: The reverse (tails) design depicts a soaring eagle, a symbol of the United States during times of war and peace alike. The American Legion's emblem is depicted above the eagle. Inscriptions are 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,' ',' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM.'
    Silver Dollar
    Obverse: The obverse (heads) design depicts The American Legion emblem adorned by oak leaves and a lily, commemorating the founding of The American Legion in Paris, France. Inscriptions are 'LIBERTY,' 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' and '2019.'
    Reverse: The reverse (tails) design represents the founding of The American Legion in Paris, France in 1919. Above the crossed American and American Legion flags is a fleur de lis and the inscription '100 YEARS OF SERVICE.' Additional inscriptions are 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,' '1919,' '2019,' ',' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM.'
    Half Dollar
    Obverse: The obverse (heads) design, depicts two children standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the little girl proudly wearing her grandfather's old American Legion hat. Inscriptions are 'LIBERTY,' '2019,' 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' and 'I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG'.
    Reverse: The reverse (tails) design completes the phrase from the obverse 'I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.' The design depicts an American Flag waving atop a high flagpole as seen from the children's point-of-view from the ground below. The American Legion's emblem is featured just above the flag. Additional inscriptions are 'E PLURIBUS UNUM,' and 'HALF DOLLAR.'
    Specifications
    Denomination:
    Five-Dollar
    Dollar
    Half Dollar
    Finish:
    Proof
    Proof
    Proof
    Composition:
    90% Gold,
    6% Silver,
    Balance Copper
    99.9% Silver
    8.33% Nickel,
    Balance Copper
    Weight:
    8.359 grams
    26.730 grams
    11.340 grams
    Diameter:
    0.850 inches
    1.500 inches
    1.205 inches
    Edge:
    Reeded
    Reeded
    Reeded
    Mint and Mint Mark:
    West Point - W
    Philadelphia - P
    San Francisco - S"