1984 John Steinbeck Medal MS 1/2 Ounce Gold Values

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1984 John Steinbeck Medal MS 1/2 Ounce Gold Values

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1984 John Steinbeck Medal MS 1/2 Ounce Gold Values

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Issued as part of the American Arts Commemorative Series from 1980-1984, mandated by Congress. The medals weren't popular at their time of issue which limited overall sales.

Basic Information

GSID:

15298

Coin Date:

1984

Denomination:

Medal / Medal

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

West Point

Mintage:

32,572

Coinage Type:

Medal

Coinage Years:

1980-84

Composition:

90% gold, 7% copper, 3% silver

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

John Steinbeck

Variety 2:

1/2 Ounce Gold

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

0.5 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

27 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

John Mercanti & Philip E. Fowler

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