Also makes the perfect gift for history enthusiasts. Half-ounce gold coin features original, contemporary designs honoring the Greatest GenerationAmericans who fought one of the gravest threats our country and world ever faced.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, the dramatic obverse (heads) design was inspired by the 1945 version of the Great Seal of the United States. We pause to remember and honor those Americans who fought one of the greatest threats our country and world ever faced. Whether here on the home front or on far-away continents and islands, the greatest generation rose to the occasion in spectacular and selfless fashion to meet the challenge and preserve our freedoms and way of life.
The obverse (heads) design features an eagle in flight grasping an olive branch, symbolizing peace, in its right talon. The design is inspired by the 1945 version of the Great Seal of the United States, where the eagle faces to the right, toward the olive branch. Inscriptions are LIBERTY, 1945, and WORLD WAR II. The reverse (tails) design echoes the sun element featured on the obverse of the 1945 World War II Victory Medal. The sun from that medal has, 75 years later, risen to noon day brilliance. It shines on the symbolic olive branches on the left. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 75th ANNIVERSARY, 2020, AU 24K 1/2 OZ. 1.063 inches (27.00 mm). End of World War II 75th Anniversary Silver Medal. These products will include a limited quantity of hand signed Certificates of Authenticity (COA) by the Director of the Mint. Mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II with a Silver Medal available in limited quantities from the Philadelphia Mint.Features original, contemporary designs honoring the Greatest Generation Americans who fought one of the gravest threats our country and world ever faced. Obverse (heads): This design features an eagle in flight grasping an olive branch, symbolizing peace, in its right talon. Reverse (tails): This design echoes the sun element on the obverse of the 1945 World War II Victory Medal.
It shines on the olive branches. The inscription is 75th ANNIVERSARY. 1.598 inches (40.60 mm).
Obverse Designer: Ronald Sanders Obverse Engraver: Phebe Hemphill Reverse Designer: Donna Weaver Reverse Engraver: Renata Gordon. The item "End of World War II 75th Anniversary SILVER MEDAL & 24-Karat Gold MINT Coin Sets" is in sale since Saturday, November 14, 2020.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Other Historical Memorabilia". The seller is "4emptypockets" and is located in Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States.