2000 Republic of Liberia $20 Civil War Bombardment of Fort Sumter Silver Proof Coin
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2000 Republic of Liberia $20 Civil War Bombardment of Fort Sumter Silver Proof Coin
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Brand: American Mint
2000 Republic of Liberia $20 Civil War Bombardment of Fort Sumter Silver Proof Coin
Commemorate the opening salvo of the American Civil War with this beautifully struck 2000 Republic of Liberia $20 Silver Proof Coin. Minted from 20 grams of .999 pure silver, this striking legal tender piece features a remarkably detailed depiction of the historic 1861 bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor—the pivotal catalyst that forever altered the course of American history. Originally authorized as a non-circulating commemorative by the Republic of Liberia and distributed by the American Mint, this coin beautifully bridges the deep structural connections between Liberia’s history and the United States. Its stunning proof surfaces feature frosted, intricate design elements contrasted against deep, mirror-like fields. Whether you are a military history buff or a dedicated silver stacker, this low-mintage commemorative adds historical depth, tangible value, and a dramatic visual centerpiece to your growing numismatic collection.
Country: Republic of Liberia
Composition: .999 Fine Silver
Denomination: $20 (20 Dollars)
Mintage: 20,000
Weight:
Composition: .999 Fine Silver
Denomination: $20 (20 Dollars)
Mintage: 20,000
Weight:
- Actual Piece Weight: 20.00 g / 0.705 oz / 0.643 troy oz
- Net Precious Metal Content: 19.98 g / 0.704 oz / 0.642 troy oz
Dimensions: 40.0 mm (Diameter) x 2.0 mm (Thickness)
Lettering and Edging: - Obverse: REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA / THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE / 20 00 / REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA / 20 DOLLARS
- Reverse: CIVIL WAR - THE BOMBARDEMENT OF FORT SUMTER 1861 / $20
- Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Proof
Variety: Fort Sumter
Coin Designer and Design: - Obverse: Features the official national coat of arms of the Republic of Liberia, depicting a 19th-century sailing vessel arriving at the coast near a palm tree, a plow, a shovel, and a rising sun under a banner carrying the national motto.
- Reverse: Illustrates the historic military engagement of the bombardment of Fort Sumter with dramatic clouds of smoke and active artillery fire billowing over the island fortress.
- Engraver/Publisher: Commissioned for the Republic of Liberia and struck via private contractor distributions for the American Mint.
Condition - Proof (Uncirculated with natural perimeter golden-amber toning/tarnishing along the edges as pictured, characteristic of long-term storage in capsule environments) - See Pictures
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