MCM Picks: Memorial Day. 2021-P Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof Coin NGC PF70 UC FR Liberty Bell Label SKU63412 PRESALE. January 28, 1986 was to be one of the most inspiring days in the history of the US Space Program. Christa McAuliffe was set to become the first teacher in space as she and six other astronauts set off on the Space Shuttle Challenger. 17% of Americans watched with anticipation on live TV as the vessel lifted off. Just 73 seconds later, hope turned to tragedy as the shuttle broke apart, resulting in the deaths of the seven crew members. Now, the United States Mint marks the 35th anniversary of the tragic event with this Proof Silver Dollar. This coin was struck to mark the 35th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. This piece was struck on a 26.73 g planchet of. The coin is part of a mintage of 350,000 pieces, which also include business strikes. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this coin Proof 70. NGC certified this piece Ultra Cameo and First Releases. Grading information comes on a label that bears an image of the Liberty Bell. Moving McAuliffe and Students Design by Emily Damstra. Obverse: Laurie Musser’s reverse design was sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. The image shows McAuliffe with a hopeful gaze. Her name, “CHRISTA MCAULIFFE, ” is inscribed in the upper left. Other inscriptions along the rim read, “2021, ” “LIBERTY, ” and IN GOD WE TRUST. Reverse: Emily Damstra designed and Joe Menna sculpted the reverse. McAuliffe points skyward, representing the future, as three students appear inspired. The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) logo is set off to the left, and seven stars represent those who died in the disaster. At the top is the inscription I TOUCH THE FUTURE. ” Also inscribed on this face are “E PLURIBUS UNUM, ” “ONE DOLLAR, ” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Impeccable PF70 UC FR with Liberty Bell Label. The experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) awarded this coin a Proof 70 grade, which means that it appears perfect even under 5x magnification. They also credited it for having sharp contrasts between heavily frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields by certifying it Ultra Cameo and for the fact that it was submitted for grading within 30 days of its initial mint release by designating it First Releases (FR). This information comes on a label that features a picture of the Liberty Bell. Add this 2021-P Commemorative Christa McAuliffe Silver Dollar Proof to your collection today. Specifications for this 2021-P Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof Coin NGC PF70 UC FR Liberty Bell Label SKU63412 PRESALE. 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. 2008 W Burnished American Silver Eagle Reverse of 07 PCGS SP69. 2021 P Christa McAuliffe Commem Silver Dollar Proof Coin NGC PF69 UC ER PRESALE. 2021 P Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof Coin GEM PF PRESALE. $2,595.00. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “2021P Christa McAuliffe Commem Silver Dollar NGC PF70 UC FR Liberty Bell PRESALE” 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: Proof
- Mint Location: Philadelphia
- Grade: PR 70
- 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