2022 Proof Gaspee Affair 1oz Silver American Revolution Colorized Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$154 PR70DCAM 11-02-2023 eBay

Description

This 2022 proof one-ounce silver colorized dollar commemorates the Gaspee Affair, one of the pivotal but lesser-known events leading to the American Revolution. On June 9, 1772, Rhode Island colonists burned the British revenue schooner HMS Gaspee, which had run aground near Warwick while pursuing suspected smugglers in Narragansett Bay. The Gaspee Affair predated the Boston Tea Party by eighteen months and represented one of the earliest acts of organized colonial resistance to British authority. The colorized finish adds visual impact to this American Revolution commemorative, highlighting design elements with applied color. This one-ounce silver piece combines precious metal content with historical education, bringing attention to an event that deserves greater recognition in the narrative of American independence.

Rarity Notes

Proof 1 oz silver, colorized. American Revolution theme. Limited private mint production.

Cross References

PCGS #931568; 2022 Proof Gaspee Affair 1oz Silver Colorized Dollar