Owner Comments:
MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Choice Brilliant Gem Proof: Ultra Cameo
*Beautiful untoned blast-white specimen with sharp detail and deeply mirrored cameo surfaces Hints of attractive toning can be observed on the reverse. — What’s interesting about this example is the obverse is struck in cameo proof format. However, the reverse is a frosty business strike. A rarity to see both a proof and business strike on the same issue. Needless to say, the eye appeal is exceptional.*
MEDAL BACKGROUND:
Commemorates the centennial of Yuma, CO and recognizes Article 1, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution which references gold and silver as legal tender for debt.
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The Liberty Mint produced silver rounds in the 1980's that were very well made and proof-like. Even decades later the few that were not melted are still in excellent, like new condition as seen with this example.
RARITY: Unknown: Likely scarce (many were likely melted for their silver content; I have encountered 2-3 other examples)
NGC Census not available.
MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(Obverse Proof Strike/Reverse Business Strike, .999 Silver, 1 Troy oz., 39mm, Round, Reeded Edge)
OBVERSE: Yuma Colorado / 1886 / (Depiction of Original Yuma High School) / 1986 / Centennial
REVERSE: Liberty Mint - One Troy Ounce - 999+ Fine Silver / USA / “No State Shall… / Make Any Thing But / Gold And Silver Coin / A Tender In / Payments Of Debt.” / ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10 / U.S. CONSTITUTION
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
(Yuma, Colorado):
“A post office called Yuma has been in operation since 1885. The community was named after the Yuma Indians.” — Credited Source: Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 52.