![]() ![]() McGraw, the medal’s reverse or tails side shows a line of sailors manning the rail while the American flag flies in the background. Kushwara sculpted it.Ĭreated by Artistic Infusion Program Designer Steve Ferris and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist John P. Chesapeake during the War of 1812.Īrtistic Infusion Program Designer Donna Weaver created the imagery and United States Mint Medallic Artist Jay M. Obverse inscriptions include "UNITED STATES NAVY" and "DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP," the latter spoken by mortally wounded Commander James Lawrence to his crew on the U.S.S. Constitution to the right, and an F-18 Hornet formation overhead. The medal’s obverse or heads side features Navy destroyer John Paul Jones to the left, the historic U.S.S. Navy Medal Designs and Specificationsĭesigns found on the new medal are emblematic of the history and mission of the U.S. The 1-ounce editions of the Air Force and Coast Guard medals are expected to launch this summer. In addition, smaller 1 ounce silver medals bearing similar imagery are planned, as are bronze versions. It was the second release from the Mint’s Armed Forces Silver Medal Program. It was the first release from the Mint’s Armed Forces Silver Medal Program. Release dates for the Army and Space Force medals are yet to be announced. The Marine Corps’ medal is schedule for release this summer. Both are no longer available, having sold out. That release was followed in August with the Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal. Mint’s Armed Forces series debuted in July with the Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal. Mint has instituted an initial household order limit of one. To help in making it available to more customers, the U.S. 999 fine silver medal goes on sale beginning at noon Eastern Time with a maximum mintage of only 10,000. The medal is encapsulated and comes with a U.S. Mint product images for their Navy Silver Medal. ![]() Demand is expected to be strong for this collectible despite its relatively high $160 price tag. Navy 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal as the third strike in their Armed Forces Silver Medal series. The United States Mint releases today the large format U.S.
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