(1993)-P Silver Medal U.S. Mint Bicentennial

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,300 PR70DCAM 02-13-2018 eBay

Description

This 1993-P silver medal commemorates the Bicentennial of the United States Mint, marking 200 years since the Philadelphia Mint began operations in 1793. The "P" mint mark connects this medal to the original facility where American coinage began. The U.S. Mint's bicentennial was a major institutional milestone — two centuries of continuous coin production made it one of the oldest federal agencies in operation. The silver composition elevated this above the standard bronze commemorative, making it a premium collector piece. The Mint's first coins were copper half cents and cents produced in 1793, and the institution had grown from a small workshop on Seventh Street in Philadelphia to a multi-facility operation spanning the continent. This medal celebrates the technical achievements, artistic legacy, and democratic mission of an institution that has placed money in the hands of every American generation since the founding of the republic.

Rarity Notes

Silver (AR), 1993-P. U.S. Mint Bicentennial issue. Philadelphia Mint production. Limited mintage for silver version.

Cross References

PCGS #396594; 1993-P U.S. Mint Bicentennial Medal, Silver; Philadelphia Mint est. 1793