2018 Silver World War I Centennial Coin and Army Medal Proof Set
2018 Silver World War I Centennial Coin and Army Medal Proof Set
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2018 Silver World War I Centennial Coin and Army Medal Proof Set
The 2018 Silver World War I Centennial Coin and Army Medal Proof Set pays homage to the U.S. Army’s pivotal role in the Great War with a distinguished two-piece presentation. The set’s centerpiece is a one-ounce, .999 fine silver proof coin featuring a dynamic deep-cameo finish: frosted devices stand out against mirror-like fields to highlight the striking relief. The obverse bears a contemporary Liberty portrait symbolizing national ideals, while the reverse depicts an American dough boy advancing through concertina wire under artillery smoke—an evocative scene that honors the bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. Army on European battlefields.
2018 Silver World War I Centennial Coin and Army Medal Proof Set
Accompanying the silver coin is the matching Army Medal, struck in antiqued bronze. The medal’s obverse shows a resolute infantryman gripping his rifle, helmeted and determined, while the reverse bears the inscription “100th Anniversary of World War I” surrounded by a laurel wreath, representing victory and remembrance. Both pieces arrive in the original government packaging (OGP), complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring preservation and provenance. This proof set combines exceptional mint artistry with powerful historical narrative, making it a must-have for collectors of military commemoratives and modern proof coinage.