MCM Picks: Memorial Day. 2021-P Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Uncirculated Silver Dollar Coin NGC MS69 ER SKU63416. 17% of Americans watched live in awe as Christa McAuliffe and six other astronauts prepared to set off into space on January 28, 1986. As mouths still gaped from the awesome power of liftoff, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart resulting in the deaths of the seven crew members on board. McAuliffe was supposed to be the first teacher ever in space. That night, President Ronald Reagan consoled the nation from the Oval Office as he delivered one of the most important speeches of the 20th century. This coin marks the 35th anniversary of the disaster. This coin was struck from 26.73 g of. This piece bears the “P” mint mark of the Philadelphia Mint. This coin was issued to mark the 35th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. This coin honors Christa McAuliffe, who was going to be the first teacher in space. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this coin Mint State 69. NGC certified this piece Early Releases. Obverse: Christa McAuliffe is shown with a hopeful gaze on the obverse. The image was designed by Laurie Musser and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. McAuliffe’s name is inscribed prominently in the upper left, while additional obverse inscriptions include “LIBERTY, ” “2021, ” and IN GOD WE TRUST. Reverse: Joseph Menna sculpted Emily Damstra’s reverse design. McAuliffe points upward to the future as three students look on in amazement. Seven stars represent the astronauts whose lives were lost on the mission, and the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology logo is set off to the left. The inscription I TOUCH THE FUTURE. I TEACH, is at the top of the rim. On other parts of the rim are the inscriptions “E PLURIBUS UNUM, ” “ONE DOLLAR, ” and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Virtually Perfect MS69 ER. This coin earned Numismatic Guaranty Corporation’s (NGC’s) second highest grade, Mint State 69, which means that it appears perfect to the naked eye. It was also certified Early Releases, which means that it was submitted to NGC within 30 days of its initial release from the mint. Specifications for this 2021-P Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Uncirculated Silver Dollar Coin NGC MS69 ER SKU63416. We cannot make any price adjustments after the sale is complete. Product Photo Policy: MCM attempts to display product images shown on the site as accurately as possible. We take all of our photos in house and due to reflections on the mirrored or proof surfaces of a coin there may appear to be’black’ when there is not. If a coin has a color on it at all it will be described as’colorized’ in the description or title. Due to the large inventory we sell, we use stock photos. Serial numbers will vary from the image shown unless specifically stated in the product listing that the item pictured is the item you will receive. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS POLICY: We are accepting international orders from select countries. These charges are the customer’s responsibility. However, we cannot guarantee this due to the volume of orders we process each day. Beyond the 30-day return period, Company is under no obligation to accept return of any product, but may in its discretion do so pursuant to this policy, for up to one year from the invoice date. ModernCoinMart (MCM) was launched in 2004 and quickly set the standards for online sales of bullion, US coins and world coins. Join over 100,000 loyal customers and feel confident purchasing from a company that’s spent a decade building a solid and stellar reputation trusted and recognized around the world. That’s the MCM way. View more great items. 2021 P Christa McAuliffe Commem Silver Dollar PCGS PR70 DCAM FS Flag PRESALE. 2021 P Christa McAuliffe Commem Uncirculated Silver Dollar Coin BU OGP. 2021 P Christa McAuliffe Commem Uncirculated Silver Dollar NGC MS70 FR. 2021 P Christa McAuliffe Commem Silver Dollar PCGS PR69 DCAM FS Flag Label. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “2021 P Christa McAuliffe Commem Uncirculated Silver Dollar NGC MS69 ER” is in sale since Thursday, March 18, 2021. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ US\Commemorative\Modern Silver/Clad (1982-Now)”. The seller is “mcm” and is located in Sarasota, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Certification: NGC
- Strike Type: Business
- Mint Location: Philadelphia
- Grade: MS 69
- Mintage: 350,000
- Type: Commemorative
- Fineness: 0.999
- Precious Metal Content: 26.73 g
- Year: 2021
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Modern Silver/Clad
- Denomination: $1