May 15, 1941 - U.S.S. Washington First Day in Commission Protect America Cover Imperial Bank of Canada but also the resiliency triumph

but also the resiliency triumph of those who persevered

0152 oz ASW Description Obverse Head left Description Reverse Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath Designer Obverse Bertram MacKennal

dial and case are in excellent condition with the hands showing just a bit of paint loss

Note: Mint mark: 6-pointed star

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