2020-W 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage Gold $10 PR Reverse Proof
Details
The Mayflower $10 gold commemorative was offered as reverse proof individually and in regular proof as part of a set with the 25-pound coin from the Royal Mint. Both coins struck in 24K gold. The obverse depicts a Wampanoag family from the border of the design as the Mayflower arrives from foreign shores. The reverse depicts portraits of a Pilgrim man and woman, representing the beginnings of a transition from a monarchy to democracy.
Obverse: Depicts a Wampanoag family from the border of the design as the Mayflower arrives from foreign shores. A young boy steps on the border, representing the intersection of the Wampanoag people in their Patuxet homeland and the Mayflower passengers. Inscriptions are “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “PATUXET,” and “$10.”
Reverse: Depicts portraits of a Pilgrim man and woman, representing the beginnings of a transition from a monarchy to democracy. The dual portraits symbolize a democratic organization, with their resolute expressions focused on a self-determined future. A pair of mayflower blossoms flank the design. Inscriptions are “1620,” “PLYMOUTH,” “2020,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “AU 24K ¼ OZ.” and “UNITED STATES of AMERICA.” This is the listing for the reverse proof coin.
Basic Information
GSID:
84819
Coin Date:
2020-W
Denomination:
G$10 / Gold $10
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point
Mintage:
4,881
Coinage Type:
Modern Commemorative
Coinage Years:
2020
Composition:
Gold
Mint Mark:
W
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage
Variety 2:
Reverse Proof
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.999
Weight:
7.776 gr
Weight:
0.2495 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2495 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
22 mm
Coin Shape:
Round