Thursday Tubular Journey: The American Prospector Silver Round #8

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Last year, I filled up a couple of tubes with silver rounds that depict the iconic Statue of Liberty. This year, I am on a 'tubular journey' to complete a tube of another American iconic design- The American Prospector. I decided on Engelhard silver rounds because it is mostly what is still available from the secondary market.

Continuing on from where we left off at 12 silver rounds in the tube a few weeks ago...

Two 1982s, one 1983, five1984s, two 1986, one 1985, and one 1987

I started the tube at the beginning of the year and shared my progress with you through the months.

Engelhard American Prospector Tubular Journey No. 7

Engelhard American Prospector Tubular Journey No. 6

Engelhard American Prospector Tubular Journey No. 5

Engelhard American Prospector Tubular Journey No. 4

Engelhard American Prospector Tubular Journey No. 3

Engelhard American Prospector Tubular Journey No. 2

Engelhard American Prospector Tubular Journey No. 1

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Today, a want to show a rare silver round that combines the designs from two commemorative coins in my wish list: [Both images below were taken from HERE.]

1925 California

1926 Oregon Trail

Golden State Mint’s Collection contains a variety of rounds that depict some of the most iconic images found on coins. They have been in the precious metals business for over 45 years. Started in 1974, the Golden State Mint (GSM) has always been a family run operation with a primary focus on providing the highest quality minted products. GSM specializes in the minting of silver, gold, and copper.

1982 American Prospector/Oregon Trail

Minted by The Golden State Mint, 1 troy oz., .999 fine silver.

OBVERSE: Depicts the American prospector panning for Gold, adapted from the obverse design of the US Silver Half Dollar issued in 1925 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of California's admission to the Union. The coin was distributed during the California Diamond Jubilee celebration.

REVERSE: Features an ox-drawn covered wagon to traverse the Oregon Trail adapted from the designed by James Earle Fraser of reverse of the Oregon Trail Commemorative half dollar. The Oregon Trail Memorial half-dollar has been considered one of the most beautiful designs, and was the longest tenured commem struck by the United States Mint.