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Share in the US MInt's commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the founding of the American Legion with this Commemorative Silver Proof.
The coin honors the country's largest veterans organization, which has almost two million members. It is one of three issued to mark the occasion. Struck from 26.73 g of .999 fine silver, this piece bears the "P" mint mark of the Philadelphia Mint. Paul C. Balan's obverse design, which was sculpted by Renata Gordon, features the emblem of the American Legion. Oak leaves and a lily adorn the emblem. Patricia Lucas-Morris's reverse design consists of the American flag crossed with the American Legion flag. Above the crux are a fleur de lis and the inscription "100 YEARS OF SERVICE." The fleur de lis is a reference to the fact that the Legion was founded in Paris. When this coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation it received the perfect grade of Proof 70 as well as the Ultra Cameo and First Day of Issue designations. It's in flawless condition and its great visual contrast make this coin extremely collectible. This 2018 Tuvalu Iron Man 1 oz Silver Marvel Series Coin was struck by the Perth Mint for the tiny Pacific Island of Tuvalu. Each coin is struck on a .9999 fine silver planchet with a guaranteed silver weight of 1 oz.
The reverse of the coin features the world-famous image of the popular Iron Man character, from Marvel Comics and Film fame. The obverse of the coin features the British artist and sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley designed "Fourth Portrait" of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. This 2018 Tuvalu Iron Man 1 oz Silver Marvel Series Coin was submitted to NGC and was awarded the grade of Mint State 70 (MS70). LIMITED MINTAGE OF 5,000!
This 2017 1 oz. silver proof was issued by the Cook Islands. It features a Spider-Man: Homecoming design and is officially licensed by Marvel. The Mayer Mint struck this proof, mintage is limited to 5,000 pieces. The Spider-Man: Homecoming design is on the obverse. This is actually the work of John Mercanti, retired Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. His initials are below Spider-Man as he slings some web. The name of the film can be found at the top of the design. If you look near the bottom you can see the silver content and official Marvel copyright. The Proof finish is created using polished dies and planchets and is the highest quality finish in the world. The certification of Ultra Cameo (UC) recognizes the coin's outstanding differentiation between the stunning mirrored fields and the highly detailed frosted design elements. EXTREMELY LIMITED MINTAGE OF JUST 2,500 WORLDWIDE! This 2018 Tuvalu Black Panther 1 oz Silver Proof is a great addition to any comics-themed collection. The coin was struck at the Perth Mint from .9999 fine silver. The reverse of the coin features the Black Panther crouched in his vibranium suit and menacingly showing his claws. The obverse of the coin features the British artist and sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley designed of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. This 2018 Tuvalu Black Panther 1 oz Silver Proof Coin was submitted to NGC and was awarded the highly desirable grade of Proof 70. |
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