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1995-S U.S. Civil War Battlefield Commemorative Gem Proof Silver Dollar

Item # IT045873
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1995-S U.S. Civil War Battlefield Commemorative Gem Proof Silver Dollar.  This Civil War Gem Proof Silver Dollar was minted in 1995 and is in Gem Proof condition.  The 1995-S U.S. Civil War Battlefield Silver Dollar was produced by the United States Mint to encourage and fund the preservation of historic Civil War battle sites.  There were 330,002 Civil War Gem Proof Silver Dollars produced at the San Francisco (S) Mint.

The U.S. Civil War Gem Proof Commemorative Silver 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 1995-S Civil War Silver Dollar was designed by Don Troiani, a well respected historical artist and Civil War Scholar.  It shows a Civil War soldier giving aid to wounded enemy and the motto In God We Trust.  The reverse, designed by John Mercanti, features the following quote from Civil War Veteran Joshua Chmberlain:
"In great deeds something abides. On great fields something stays.  Forms change and pass, bodies disappear: but spirits linger to consecrate ground for the vision place of souls."

The 1995-S U.S. Civil War Battlefield Commemorative Gem Proof Silver Dollar is encapsulated and comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging, complete with velvet case and Certificate of Authenticity.


At a glance
Year: 
1995
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Composition: 
.9 (90%) Silver and 0.1 (10%) Copper. Over all composition is 90% Silver
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
38.10 mm
Mass: 
26.73 grams (each)
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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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