2011 (W) September 11th National Silver Medal

Coin Details

Auction Record

$142 PR68DCAM 12-04-2022 eBay

Description

This 2011-W silver medal is the West Point Mint version of the September 11 National Medal, one of the most emotionally significant modern issues from the United States Mint. The "W" mint mark indicates production at the West Point Mint in New York, adding particular resonance given New York City's status as the primary target of the September 11 attacks. The West Point version and the Philadelphia version (PCGS #508799) were struck from the same dies but at different facilities, creating a two-coin set for collectors. The medal's design conveys the themes of loss, heroism, and resilience that defined the national response to the attacks. Sales of these medals generated funds for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, which opened at the World Trade Center site in 2014, ensuring that the events of September 11, 2001 are permanently commemorated.

Rarity Notes

West Point Mint silver medal. The W mint mark adds collectibility. Limited congressional authorization. Sales benefited the 9/11 Memorial.

Cross References

PCGS #508800; 2011-W September 11 National Medal, Silver