Why purchase this superbly graded First Strike Silver Proof 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Dollar coin?
This 2022 U.S. Mint commemorative coin is an homage to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, an institution that was developed to memorialize recipients of the Purple Heart Medal. Since its first award in 1932, the medal has been given to more than 1.8 million U.S. armed service members.
- This 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative coin is a product of the West Point Mint.
- The coin contains 0.859 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- The 38.10 mm diameter coin features an exquisite proof finish.
- The exceptionally graded silver dollar qualified for the collectible First Strike designation.
- Mintage is limited to no more than 400,000 dollars across all product options.
Heartfelt Commemorative Designs
Obverse: The Purple Heart Medal, bearing the image of George Washington beneath his personal coat of arms, is featured on the obverse, along with five stars which represent the U.S. military's five branches. Inscribed "COMBAT WOUNDED & KILLED IN ACTION," "LIBERTY," "1932," "2022" and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
Reverse: A female nurse wearing a World War I style helmet is depicted on the reverse, as she carefully bandages a wounded soldier on a stretcher. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES of AMERICA" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "ONE DOLLAR" sweep above the image. Obverse and reverse designs of the coin were created by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Heidi Wastweet. Examples of Ms. Wastweet's work are included in the collections of the Smithsonian, the British Museum and the American Numismatic Society.
Nearly Perfect Proof 69
This 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof coin was received by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) for review within thirty days of release. Featuring beautifully struck imagery, gorgeously finished surfaces and fabulous eye appeal, the coin was awarded the virtually flawless grade of Proof 69. The proof coin is encapsulated in a sonically sealed PCGS protective holder with its certification label.
This impressively graded First Strike 2022 Silver Proof National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative dollar coin will be a treasured addition to your collection!
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