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Posted 11/21/2011 1:22 pm
The National Bicentennial medals featuring the Statue of Liberty on the obverse and the Great Seal of the US on the reverse, were available in a variety of metals and sizes. The medals were designed by US Mint Chief Sculptor-Engraver, Frank Gasparro.
Here's a list of the sizes available, the metal content and the original selling price:
- 1-1/2" / Bronze / $5.00
- 1-1/2" / Gold-plated Bronze / $15.00
- 1-1/2" / Sterling Silver, Proof finish / 0.925 troy ounce of silver / $25.00
- 3" / Sterling Silver, Antique finish / 7.822 troy ounces of silver / $150.00
- 29/32" (0.906") / Gold, Proof finish / 0.37 troy ounces of gold / $100.00
- 1-5/16" / Gold, Proof finish / 1.167 troy ounces of gold / $400.00
- 3" / Gold, Proof finish / 13.18 troy ounces of gold / $4,000.00
I have the final mintages of each in my files and will post soon as an update.
Hope that helps!
Here's a list of the sizes available, the metal content and the original selling price:
- 1-1/2" / Bronze / $5.00
- 1-1/2" / Gold-plated Bronze / $15.00
- 1-1/2" / Sterling Silver, Proof finish / 0.925 troy ounce of silver / $25.00
- 3" / Sterling Silver, Antique finish / 7.822 troy ounces of silver / $150.00
- 29/32" (0.906") / Gold, Proof finish / 0.37 troy ounces of gold / $100.00
- 1-5/16" / Gold, Proof finish / 1.167 troy ounces of gold / $400.00
- 3" / Gold, Proof finish / 13.18 troy ounces of gold / $4,000.00
I have the final mintages of each in my files and will post soon as an update.
Hope that helps!
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