The American Expeditionary Force met in Paris on March 15-17, 1919, the year after the First World War ended. Since then, it grew into the largest wartime veterans organization in the country. Its programs serve veterans, active duty service members, and youth. In 2019, the U. S Mint is participating in the celebration of the organization’s 100th anniversary with three commemorative coins. Part of a mintage of 50,000 pieces, which also includes proofs, this coin was struck from 8.359 g of. 900 fine gold at the West Point Mint. That mint is represented by its “W” Mint mark, which appears under the “2019” on the obverse. Powerful American Legion Design by Paul Balan. The obverse features a design by Chris Costello that Phebe Hemphill sculpted. “V, ” a symbol of the allied victory, is superimposed on the Eiffel Tower, the most famous landmark of Paris, where the Legion’s first meeting was held. “LIBERTY” is inscribed across the center, while the anniversary dates, “1919” and “2019, ” flank the design. The national motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST, ” is inscribed at the top. Paul Balan designed and Joseph Menna sculpted the reverse, which consists of a soaring eagle and the emblem of the American Legion. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) awarded this coin its highest grade, Mint State 70, which means that it is flawless as seen under 5x magnification. The grading company further indicated that the coin was submitted to it within the first 30 days following its release from the mint by certifying it First Releases. 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. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “2019 W American Legion 100th $5 Gold Commem Coin NGC MS70 FR SKU57442″ is in sale since Friday, March 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ US\Commemorative\Modern Gold (1984-Now)”. The seller is “mcm” and is located in Sarasota, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Precious Metal Content: 8.359 g
- Estimated Mintage: 50,000
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Certification: NGC
- Strike Type: Business
- Fineness: .900
- Mint Location: West Point
- Grade: MS 70
- Year: 2019
- Composition: Gold
- Denomination: $5
