United States Peace Dollar Counter stamped with Camp David Summit

1978

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On the reverse, a counterstamp has been made in the center to commemorate the Camp David Summit.  The coin comes in a hard plastic container (68mm by 93mm).  Written on the container is, “Peace Dollar / 1921 - 1935 / Designed By Anthony De Francisci / Placed in Circulation / Jan. 3, 1922”.  It is unknown how many of these were made, but it is believed to be 1,000.
 
            The counterstamp, in the shape of a circle has a center section divided into three equal parts.  One has a star of David with the name “BEGIN” above it.  One has a Crescent Moon with the name “SADAT” above it.  One has a five pointed star with the name “CARTER” below it.  Curved around the upper rim of the counterstamp is “CAMP DAVID PEACE SUMMIT”.  Curved around the lower rim of the counterstamp is “SEPT 5-17, 1978”. 

 

Identifer: CJF-RFC2013235

Medium
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Description
Counterstamped by Mel Wacks.  Approximately 1,000 produced.  

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