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1992 (P) Proof Columbus Dollar

Strike Type
1992 (P) Modern Commemoratives coin

Coin Details

Year
1992
Denomination
Modern Commemoratives
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date)
Designer
John M. Mercanti/Thomas D. Rogers
Mintage
385,241
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
26.73g
Diameter
38.1mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$1,035
Sold
Grade
PR70
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1992 (P) Proof Columbus Dollar is a proof dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 385,241 proof Christopher Columbus Quincentenary dollars dated 1992. The obverse shows Columbus with a globe and ships and the reverse one of his ships beside the space shuttle Discovery. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9665.

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