1992 Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1992 Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Dollar is a United States dollar from the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. In 1992, the Philadelphia and Denver Mints struck 492,190 of these dollars, uncirculated and proof together, by the Mint's figures. The obverse shows Columbus with a globe and ships and the reverse one of his ships beside the space shuttle Discovery. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by John M. Mercanti/Thomas D. Rogers.
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Strike Types & Varieties(2)
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