Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in a distinctive Reverse Proof finish, the medal contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The individually offered Reverse Proof medal had a strict mintage and product limit of only 20,000 pieces, making it a limited U.S. Mint commemorative medal.
Medal Highlights:
- Year: 2020
- Country: United States
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Metal: Silver
- Silver Content: 1 troy oz
- Purity: .999 fine silver
- Finish: Reverse Proof
- Diameter: Approximately 40.6 mm
- Commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage
- Produced as part of a collaboration between the U.S. Mint and The Royal Mint
- Limited mintage of only 20,000 medals
- Features designs recognizing both the Mayflower passengers and Wampanoag people
- Individual U.S. Mint issue originally presented in a capsule, presentation case, outer packaging, and with a Certificate of Authenticity
Obverse:
Designed by Chris Costello and sculpted by Renata Gordon, the obverse depicts a Mayflower family bracing against cold and windy conditions while the Mayflower sits anchored in the harbor. Mayflower blossoms flank the scene. Inscriptions include “A CIVIL BODY POLITICK,” “1620-2020,” and “MAYFLOWER COMPACT.”
Reverse:
Also designed by Chris Costello and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso, the reverse depicts a Wampanoag man and woman tending crops, representing agricultural knowledge and techniques that helped sustain both communities. Inscriptions include “SUSTAINERS OF LIFE” and “PEOPLE OF THE DAWN.”
Mintage: 20,000 medals
The combination of its 1 oz silver content, Reverse Proof finish, historically significant Mayflower theme, and low 20,000-piece mintage makes this an attractive modern U.S. Mint medal for collectors of American history and limited-edition silver issues.
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