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$10 Gold Proof - 2003 First Flight Centennial Coin

Wright Brothers Commemorative

  Lot # NC196
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2003 First Flight Centennial Gold Proof $10 Coin – Wright Brothers Commemorative

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ groundbreaking first flight with this stunning 2003 First Flight Centennial $10 gold proof coin. Minted by the U.S. Mint at West Point, this commemorative coin honors Orville and Wilbur Wright’s historic achievement on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Encased in its original U.S. Mint presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity, this coin is a perfect addition for collectors of historic and aviation-themed memorabilia.


Specifications:

  • Mint: West Point
  • Condition: Proof
  • Weight: 16.718 grams
  • Diameter: 27 mm (1.06 inches)
  • Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Alloy
  • Mintage Limit: 100,000 (all options)

Obverse Design:
Features the overlapping portraits of Orville and Wilbur Wright, symbolizing their visionary partnership in aviation history. The inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the years "1903-2003."

Reverse Design:
Depicts the iconic 1903 Wright Flyer in flight above the dunes of Kitty Hawk, accompanied by an American bald eagle soaring above. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "TEN DOLLARS."


Packaging:
This coin comes in its original velvet-lined presentation box with a gold-embossed U.S. Mint emblem, enclosed in a matching protective outer box. The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity verifies its origin, composition, and limited mintage.


Highlights:

  • Struck in proof condition with a brilliant mirror-like finish.
  • Commemorates the Wright Brothers’ first flight, a pivotal event in aviation history.
  • Limited mintage ensures exclusivity for collectors.

This coin is an ideal acquisition for history enthusiasts, aviation admirers, and numismatic collectors alike. Don't miss the chance to own this beautifully crafted tribute to one of humanity’s greatest achievements!

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