To commemorate the centennial of Americas involvement in World War I and honor the over 4 million men and women from the United States who served. This set includes a proof silver dollar and a proof silver Marine Corps medal.
coinage-type | Medal |
desg | PR |
diameter | 38.1 |
edge | Plain |
fineness | 0.9 |
material | 90% silver; 10% copper |
mint-mark | S |
obverse-description | The obverse design depicts the aftermath of the Battle of Belleau Wood. One Marine stands guard as the other kneels to pay respect to the fallen. The inscription quotes a report to the American Expeditionary Forces: WOODS NOW U.S. MARINE CORPS ENTIRELY. |
pcgs-link | 659620 |
pcgs-number | 659620 |
reverse-description | The reverse design depicts the World War I-era version of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem. Inscriptions include CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I, 2018, OVER THERE!, and BATTLE OF BELLEAU WOOD. |
variety | World War I Centennial - Marines |
variety-2 | Silver |
weight-grams | 26.73 |
weight-ounces | 1 |
year-display | 2018 |