MAG America The Beautiful Quarters SET # 1
2013 S SILVER PEACE MEMORIAL
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
QUARTER DOLLARS - AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, PROOF |
| Item Description: |
25C 2013 S SILVER PEACE MEMORIAL EARLY RELEASES |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO |
| Owner: |
MAGREGORY |
Owner Comments:
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio
While it commemorates a battle, the memorial truly honors the concept of peace. The monument, touted as the world’s most massive doric column is located in Put-in-Bay, Ohio and stands an eye-catching 352 feet high.
The column was originally constructed from 1912-1915 to commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie which occurred during the War of 1812 between the United States and the British empire. During the battle, nine US vessels successfully captured six British vessels insuring US control of Lake Erie.
Lasting peace was at the heart of the construction of the memorial. It celebrates the close bond between the United States, Great Britain and Canada that has occurred since the War of 1812. It is said that beneath the floor of the monument the remains of three American officers and three British officers are buried.