1994 (W) U.S. Prisoner of War Commemorative Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$5,175 MS67 06-26-2008 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1994 (W) U.S. Prisoner of War Commemorative Dollar is a dollar produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. The U.S. Mint produced 54,790 examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, authorized by Congress to honor significant American events, people, and institutions and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Auction record: $5,175 MS67 06-26-2008 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9690.