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1995 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative 2 Coin Uncirculated (BU) Set

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1995 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative  2 Coin Uncirculated Set. This 1995 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative 2 Coin Uncirculated Set was struck to pay tribute to the preservation of the civil war battlefields.  This set includes one 1995-P Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Uncirculated Silver Dollar and one 1995-S Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Clad Half Dollar.

There were 45,866 of the 1995-P Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Uncirculated Silver Dollars minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint. This Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Dollar is comprised of .900 Silver (90% Silver) and .100 Copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams.  The obverse of the coin was designed by Don Troiani and features an infantryman raising a canteen to the lips of a wounded foe.  The reverse of the silver dollar was designed by John Mercanti and  features a quote from Joshua Chamberlain, a Gettysburg hero.

There were 119,520 of the 1995-S Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Half Dollars minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. This Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Half Dollar is comprised of 92% copper and 8% nickel, with a diameter of 30.61mm and a weight of 11.340 grams.  The obverse of the coin was designed by Don Troiani and features a Civil War drummer.  The reverse of the half dollar was designed by T. James Ferrel and  features a landscape and Civil War canon with the inscription "ENRICHING OUR FUTURE BY PRESERVING THE PAST".

This 1995 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative 2 Coin Uncirculated Set comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

These coins are a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this rare 1995 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative 2 Coin Uncirculated Set!


At a glance
Year: 
1995
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Set
Denominations: 
Large Dollar ($1), Half Dollar (50C)
Grade: 
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Mints: 
Philadelphia & San Francisco
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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