(2025-P) Medal U.S. Army Matte 1 oz Silver

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Issued by the United States Mint at its Philadelphia facility, this 2025 U.S. Army silver medal features a matte finish applied through a specialized production process that creates a soft, non-reflective surface texture distinctly different from the brilliant proof or standard uncirculated finishes typically associated with precious metal issues. The matte finish technique, which involves treating the planchet or die surfaces to produce a uniformly granular appearance, has historical precedent in the Mint's early 20th-century matte proof gold coinage (1908-1915) and has been revived periodically for modern commemorative and medal programs. Struck in 99.9% pure silver with a weight of 31.1 grams (one troy ounce) and a diameter of 40.6 mm with a plain edge, the medal honors the United States Army as part of the Mint's ongoing Armed Forces Medal series, which recognizes each branch of the U.S. military with dedicated designs. Cataloged as PCGS #947586, this medal belongs to the U.S. Mint Medals series and represents the Mint's continuing tradition of producing non-circulating military-themed issues that serve both as collectibles and as tributes to military service. The Philadelphia Mint, in continuous operation since 1792, has produced military medals since the earliest years of the republic, when congressional gold medals were awarded to Revolutionary War heroes. The one-ounce silver format provides collectors with a precious metal issue at an accessible price point while delivering the full artistic detail of the Army's commemorative design at the generous 40.6 mm diameter.