FOR THEY ARE FOREVER RELEVENT
1994 P POW MUSEUM S$1, PROOF


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: MODERN COMMEMORATIVES
Item Description: S$1 1994 P Prisoner of War Museum
Grade: NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Owner: RMK-Collectibles
 
Winning Set: FOR THEY ARE FOREVER RELEVENT
Date Added: 1/8/2013
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Very little remains of the original Andersonville prison. On the grounds, only the earthwork remains. Housed in the National Prisoner of War Museum are the original lock, key, and hinge from the south gate along with a piece of the deadline and a post from the stockade. Relics from prisoners include a mirror and a sewing kit as well as handmade items such as a pipe and rings made of bone.
Catalog #KM-251. NGC Universal ID: 28SP. Mintage: 224,449. Population: 1892. Pre-issue Price: $31.00. Regular Price: $35.00.
The obverse shows an American Bald Eagle flying with a broken chain on one leg, and barbed wire surrounds the piece at the edge. The representation of this is to show the eagle's flight to freedom.
The 1994 Prisoner of War Memorial Silver Dollars were minted at the Philadelphia Mint for proof versions. The West Point Mint struck the uncirculated coins.
The coin was issued separetly for sale or as part of a three coin proof or uncirculated set which contained the Memorial themed coins for 1994.

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