5 Dollars Medal of Honor
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Features
| Issuer |
United States
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
Federal republic (1776-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Number | N# 93209 |
| References | PCGS# 507307, 507309 PCGS CoinFacts (https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts) , Greysheet# 71002, 71004Greysheet (https://www.greysheet.com/coin-prices) , KM# 505 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
The 150th Anniversary of the Medal of Honor
Obverse
The original Medal of Honor authorized by Congress as the Navy’s highest personal decoration. The dual dates of “1861” and “2011” are included to mark the 150th anniversary.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY
IN GOD WE TRUST
1861 2011
MEDAL OF HONOR
Designer: Joseph Francis Menna
Reverse
Minerva, based on the common central image on both the original Navy and Army Medals of Honor. Minerva, standing with a shield representing the Army and Navy in her right hand and the Union flag in her left hand, is flanked by a field artillery cannon and wheel of the Civil War era.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$5
W
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Translation: Out of Many, One
Engraver: Michael Gaudioso
Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| P | United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date) |
| W | United States Mint of West Point, United States (1973-date) |
Comments
The 2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Program recognizes and celebrates the establishment of the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is presented to a person who distinguishes him or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while:
• engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
• engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
• serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a
belligerent party.
Fewer than 3,600 Medals of Honor have ever been awarded.
The Medal of Honor was first authorized by Congress in 1861 as the Navy’s highest personal decoration, with the Army Medal of Honor authorized in 1862 and the Air Force Medal of Honor in 1956.
• engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
• engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
• serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a
belligerent party.
Fewer than 3,600 Medals of Honor have ever been awarded.
The Medal of Honor was first authorized by Congress in 1861 as the Navy’s highest personal decoration, with the Army Medal of Honor authorized in 1862 and the Air Force Medal of Honor in 1956.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 P | 8 233 | 47% | |||||||||||||
| 2011 W | 17 999 | Proof | 73% | ||||||||||||
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
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Numista Rarity index: 85
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Bullion value: USD 1076.87
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Actual gold weight: 0.242 oz
Current gold price: 4452.21 USD/oz (see gold price 
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