1992 Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
Base
About This Coin
The 1992 Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States commemorative five-dollar gold coin. The gold coin in the 1992 Columbus Quincentenary program, this $5 piece features Columbus gazing toward the Americas he helped connect to Europe. The reverse references his title as Admiral of the Ocean Sea, granted by Ferdinand and Isabella. The obverse features a profile portrait of Columbus facing left toward an outline map of North and South America, while the reverse displays the crest of the Admiral of the Ocean Sea above an Old World nautical chart dated 1492. Designed by T. James Ferrell/Thomas D. Rogers. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1992 (W) Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
1992 (W) Proof Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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