2016 (W) American Liberty Medal

Coin Details

Auction Record

$200 PR69 05-01-2017 eBay

Description

This 2016-W American Liberty Medal from the West Point Mint features the groundbreaking design depicting Liberty as an African American woman, the first such representation in U.S. Mint history. The "W" mint mark indicates production at the West Point Mint in New York, which typically handles the Mint's premium and bullion products. This medal was part of the 2016 American Liberty program that explored contemporary interpretations of American ideals. The West Point version complements the San Francisco striking (PCGS #612993), providing collectors with a mint mark variety set. The design was created as part of the U.S. Bronze duplicates of Congressional Gold Medals provide collectors access to the same designs as the original gold presentations at a fraction of the cost, democratizing ownership of pieces that recognize the nation's highest civilian achievements. Mint's ongoing artistic program to modernize numismatic imagery while honoring the foundational concept of Liberty that has appeared on American coinage since the 1790s.

Rarity Notes

West Point Mint production. Limited mintage. Collected alongside the San Francisco version for a complete 2016 mint mark set.

Cross References

PCGS #612994; 2016-W American Liberty Medal