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2013 5-Star Generals Uncirculated (BU) Commemorative Silver Dollar Coin

Item # IT067324
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This listing is for a 2013 5-Star Generals Commemorative BU Silver Dollar. The coin was struck to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the founding of the United States Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). Established in 1881, the "CGSC" has played a decisive role in the education and training of officers in times of war and peace.

34,639 of this UNCIRCULATED coin were struck at the West Point Mint. It is comprised of .900 (90%) silver and .100 (10%) copper, with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams.

The obverse of the coin shows Generals George C. Marshall and Dwight D. Eisenhower against a striped background with the 5-Star insignia above their heads. Inscriptions include "GEORGE C. MARSHALL", "DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER", "IN GOD WE TRUST", "2013", and "LIBERTY". The reverse features the Leavenworth Lamp with the heraldic crest of Fort Leavenworth on its side. The obverse was designed by Richard Masters and sculpted by Joseph Menna. The reverse was designed by Barbara Fox and sculpted by Joseph Menna.

The 2013 5 Star Generals Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirculated Coin comes in the original U.S. Mint Packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA.)

This coin is a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this rare 2013 5 Star Generals Commemorative Silver Dollar UNCIRCULATED Coin!


At a glance
Year: 
2013
Mint: 
West Point (W)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
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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