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2011-P Medal of Honor Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar

Item # IT048607
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 2011-P Medal of Honor Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar. This Medal of Honor Silver Dollar was minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint and is in Proof condition.

The Silver Dollar was struck to honor the establishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861, and a portion of the proceeds from its sale were donated to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, which helps to fund programs that promote the ideals of courage, sacrifice, selfless service, and patriotism among the American Public.

The obverse depicts three (Army, Navy, and Air Force) Medals of Honor from left to right. The ribbon with field of stars in the center is the common feature of all three medals, reflecting the joint nature of modern warfare and the fact that the Medal of Honor is the only U.S. Military medal worn around the neck. It is inscribed with "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", "1861-2011", and "MEDAL OF HONOR".

The reverse depicts a contemporary infantry soldier carrying a wounded soldier to safety under enemy fire, reflecting the courage and self-sacrifice of all Medal of Honor recepients. It is inscribed with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "ONE DOLLAR", and "E PLURIBUS UNUM". The reverse image was designed by Richard Masters.

The 2011-S Medal of Honor Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). These coins are comprised of .900 (90%) Silver and .100 (10%) Copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams.


At a glance
Year: 
2011
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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