World Famous War-The Battle of Gettysburg

Perth Mint has been releasing World Famous War Coin series focussing on five notable engagements that changed the course of history, The Perth Mint’s Famous Battles Series portrays battlefield scenes spanning more than two millennia. The final release for the world famous war coin series by Perth Mint is Battle of Gettysburg. The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863), fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as part of the Gettysburg Campaign, was the battle with the largest number of casualties in the American Civil War and is often described as the war's turning point.

Union Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade's Army of the Potomac defeated attacks by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, ending Lee's invasion of the North. Over three days, Union forces under the command of General George Meade repulsed the Confederate army led by General Robert E Lee, turning the course of the war in favour of the North. Four and a half months later, President Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the greatest addresses in American history on the Gettysburg field where more than 7,600 troops had died.

Battle of Gettysburg painting, by Currier and Ives

This stunning coin celebrates one of the world’s Famous War–The Battle of Gettysburg. It is minted by Perth Mint and come with Bullion Quality 99.9% Pure Silver. Each coin is housed in a silver presentation case and customised box shipper. No more than 5,000 of these coins will be released. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each coin. This coin also issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu. Tuvalu (/tuːˈvɑːluː/ or /ˈtuːvəluː/), formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean midway between Hawaii and Australia.

Reverse: The coin’s reverse, which includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, portrays a coloured representation of the climactic final day’s battle at Gettysburg between Union and Confederacy troops by artist Dale Gallon. Struck elements of the design portray a Union soldier and a cannon. Dale Gallon, who lives and works in Gettysburg, released his first limited edition Civil War print in 1980. Known for his attention to detail and historical accuracy, Dale has produced over 200 images and collected is worldwide. More.

Obverse: Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin bears the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Technical Specifications:

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1
Monetary Denomination (TVD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00

Source: Wikipedia, Perth Mint

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