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(2024) Chester Arthur Medal MS Silver, Matte Finish Values
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Chester A. Authur was an American politician who served as the 21st President of the United States from 1881-1885. He was a Republican lawyer from New York who briefly served as the 20th Vice President under President James A. Garfield. Arthur assumed the presidency after Garfield ‘s death on September 19, 1881, and served the remainder of his term until March 4, 1885.
This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $79.17
Obverse: The obverse (heads) depicts a bust of Chester A. Arthur with the inscription “CHESTER A. ARTHUR.”
Reverse: The reverse (tails) features a laurel wreath with the inscriptions “PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES” and “INAUGURATED SEPTEMBER 20 1881.”
Source: US Mint
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
11,300
Coinage Type:
Presidential Medal
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Chester Arthur
Variety 2:
Silver, Matte Finish
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.999
Weight:
31.1 gr
Weight:
1 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.999 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
40.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
CHESTER A. ARTHUR
Reverse Lettering:
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, INAUGURATED SEPTEMBER 20 1881.
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