We are pleased to offer for sale this 2004 Lewis and Clark Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar Coin and Pouch Set
from the US Mint.
This set contains one 2004-P Lewis and Clark Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar
and a
one of a kind hand craftedNative American made Pouch.
Each pouch is hand crafted by a Native American, and each pouch will be different.
We will select one at random.
Set comes in original US Mint Packaging with COA (Certificate of Authenticity).
** Each pouch is unique and the included pouch may vary from any that are pictured.
The Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar was minted in 2004.
It was struck to commemorate the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark's exploration of the new territory aquired in the Louisiana Purchase.
There were 351,989 of this dollar minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint.
It 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 was designed by Donna Weaver and features Lewis and Clark standing on a river bank planning another day of exploration.
The reverse was also designed by Donna Weaver and features an image of 2 feathers and 17 stars representing each state in the Union at the time.
The reverse also depicts a rendition of the peace medal presented to Native American Nations on behalf of President Thomas Jefferson.
Don't miss out on this rare 2004 Lewis and Clark Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar Coin and Pouch Set!
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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.