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2021-P 5 oz Silver Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site ATB Specimen PCGS SP70 First Strike Flag Label
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Why purchase this pristine 2021-P Specimen Silver 5 oz. Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Quarter?Alabama's Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is honored on the 56th and final installment of the U.S. Mint's America the Beautiful quarters series. During World War II, Tuskegee was the only primary flight training facility available to African-American pilot U.S. Army Air Corps.
Design Celebrating the Heroism of the Tuskegee AirmenObverse: The obverse features John Flanagan's iconic portrait of George Washington. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "P" and "QUARTER DOLLAR" are inscribed. In addition to medallic work, Mr. Flanagan is credited with larger sculptures, including a 1924 bronze portrait bust of his mentor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1907 Double Eagle designer). Reverse: A pair of P-51 Mustang aircraft are depicted on the reverse, in flight near the Moton Field control tower, while a foreground pilot watches with pride from the ground. The inscription above, "THEY FOUGHT TWO WARS," describes the Airmen's double battle, with fascism abroad and with discrimination on their home soil. A frame surrounding the image bears the inscriptions "TUSKEGEE AIRMEN," "ALABAMA," "2021" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Flawless Specimen 70The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) received this 2021-P Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 5 oz. Silver Specimen America the Beautiful Coin for review within the first thirty days following its release date. For its perfectly sharp strike and pristine surfaces, the coin earned the PCGS's highest grade of Specimen 70. The coin is presented in a PCGS holder accompanied by a patriotic flag themed First Strike certification label. Make this exciting 5 oz. Silver Specimen finish, final release of the U.S Mint's America the Beautiful quarters series honoring the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site the next addition to your collection! |
This 2021-P 5 oz Silver Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site ATB Specimen PCGS SP70 FS Flag Label is proudly minted by the U.S. Mint. The United States Mint was founded in 1792 and manufactures circulating, collectible, and bullion coinage.
| Year of Issue: | 2021 |
| Mint: | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark: | P |
| Branch: | Philadelphia |
| Grading Service: | PCGS |
| Grade: | SP70 |
| Release Type: | First Strike |
| Finish: | Specimen |
| Label/Signature: | Flag Label |
| Composition: | Silver |
| Purity: | 0.999 |
| Display Weight: | 5 oz |
| Weight in Grams: | 155.517 g |
| Weight in Ounces: | 5 oz |
| Diameter: | 76.2 mm |
| Thickness: | 4.19 mm |
| Country: | United States |
| Legal Tender: | United States |
| Currency: | Dollar |
| Denomination: | 0.25 |
| Mintage: | 20,000 |
| Obverse Design: | George Washington bust facing left |
| Reverse Design: | Tuskegee Airman pilot |
Highlights of Upcoming U.S. Mint Coins: 2019-2031
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The United States Mint announced in September 2019 some news about upcoming programs including the 2019 Innovation Dollar designs and the final ATB quarter designs, as well as potential programs pending legislative approval. See what the United States Mint has in store for collectors.
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