World War I Centennial 2018 Silver Dollar and Air Service Medal Set
- Small quantities now available! These units are from cancellations. Sales will not exceed orders placed during original order window.
- Commemorate the Centennial of America’s involvement in WWI
- Minted at the Philadelphia Mint/Denver Mint
- Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
- Commemorates the centennial of America’s involvement in World War I
- Minted at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints
- Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
To commemorate the centennial of America’s involvement in World War I and honor the over 4 million men and women from the United States who served. This set includes a proof silver dollar and a proof silver Air Service Medal.
Coin:
Obverse: The obverse design, titled “Soldier’s Charge,” depicts an almost stone-like soldier gripping a rifle. Barbed wire twines in the lower right hand side of the design. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “1918,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
Reverse: The reverse design, titled “Poppies in the Wire,” features abstract poppies mixed in with barbed wire. Inscriptions include “ONE DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Medal:
Obverse: The obverse design depicts an iconic SPAD XIII, a World War I fighter flown by many Americans and valued for its speed, strength, and firepower, viewed from the top and side. The inscription “SPAD XIII” identifies the aircraft.
Reverse: The reverse designs depicts the Military Aviator Insignia. Inscriptions include “CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I,” “2018,” “OVER THERE!,” “AIR SERVICE,” and “AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES.”
Denomination (Coin Only): | Dollar |
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Composition: | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
Weight: | 26.730 grams |
Diameter: | 1.500 inches |
Edge: | Coin/Reeded - Medal/Plain |
Coin Mint and Mint Mark: | Philadelphia - P |
Medal Mint and Mint Mark: | Denver - D |