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1998-S Black Revolutionary War Patriots Commemorative 2 Coin Uncirculated (BU) & Proof Silver Dollar Set

Item # IT052375
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1998-S Black Revolutionary War Patriots Commemorative 2 Silver Dollar Coin Set. This set includes one each of the Proof and Uncirculated Black Revolutionary War Patriots Commemorative Silver Dollars.

These Silver Dollars were struck to commemorate the Black Revolutionary War Patriots and the 275th anniversary of the birth of Crispus Attucks, the first American colonist killed by British troops during the Revolutionary period.

There were 37,210 of the BU Silver Dollars and 75,070 of the Proof Proof Silver Dollars minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. They are comprised of .900 silver and .100 copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The obverse was designed by John Mercanti and features an image of Crispus Attucks, the first American colonist killed by British troops during the Revolutionary period. The reverse was designed by Ed Dwight and features an image of a Patriot Family.

This 1998-S Black Revolutionary War Patriots Commemorative 2 Silver Dollar Coin Set comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). Both coins are encapsulated.

Don't miss out on this rare 1998-S Black Revolutionary War Patriots Commemorative 2 Silver Dollar Coin Set!


At a glance
Year: 
1998
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Mixed
Composition: 
.9 (90%) Silver and 0.1 (10%) Copper. Over all composition is 90% Silver
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
38.10 mm
Mass: 
26.73 grams (each)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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