1993 (W) World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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$800 MS70 10-20-2022 eBay
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The 1993 (W) World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a commemorative dollar struck at the West Point Mint. With a mintage of 23,672, this is a scarce commemorative issue. The gold coin in the WWII 50th Anniversary program, this $5 piece captures the moment of victory with a jubilant serviceman on the obverse. The obverse features an American serviceman with rifle and arm raised in celebration of victory, while the reverse displays a large 'V' for Victory with Morse code dots and dashes for the letter V superimposed. Designed by Charles J. Madison/Edward Southworth Fisher. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9678. The WWII $5 gold combines triumph and coded symbolism in a design that resonates with both military history and signals intelligence enthusiasts.
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