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© Essor Prof
1 Dollar America's Cup with rope-like ornamentation
1988 year| Bronze | 31.1 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | American Samoa (United States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1988) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#35555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Two sailboats with crossed sails, rope-like ornamentation at sides in legend gaps.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA'S CUP
AMERICA'S CUP '88
ONE DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded (KM# 1.1) or plain (KM# 1.2)
Krause says the the version with the plain edge is lighter in colour but the pictures below show the smooth edge version is darker!
Interesting fact
The America's Cup coin from American Samoa features a unique rope-like ornamentation on its design, which was inspired by the traditional Polynesian tattoos and represents the strong maritime culture of the island.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (America's Cup with rope-like ornamentation) 1988 coin.