1992 Columbus Quincentenary Silver Dollar Proof

1992 Columbus Quincentenary Silver Dollar Proof, issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovery of America.

The obverse of the Silver Dollar features Christopher Columbus standing with a flag in his right hand and a globe to his left. Ships and land can be seen rising in the background. The reverse of the coin features a split view of a fifteenth century sailing vessel and a twentieth century space shuttle.

This proof $1 Dollar silver coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It is made the same composition and size as the old (pre-1936) Silver Dollars- 90% silver, 10% copper, 38.5mm diameter and containing 0.7734 Troy oz of silver.

Includes all original U.S. Mint packing materials- acrylic coin holder, display box and certificate of authenticity.