Tuvalu 2009 The Battle of Gettysburg 1863

Tuvalu – Battle of Gettysburg – $1 – 2009 – Proof Silver Coin – Mint Box & COA – The Battle of Gettysburg was the historic turning point in the American Civil War where Union forces under the command of General George Meade repulsed the Confederate army led by General Robert E Lee. During the opening clashes on 1 July 1863, Confederacy troops took the early initiative north of Gettysburg, forcing the Union side to form a defensive line on high ground to the south of the town. Full-scale battle began on the second day, but the attack by the Confederacy was only partially successful in dislodging Union defenders from their positions. On the climactic third day, Confederate guns bombarded the Union centre on Cemetery Ridge. The infantry

Weight - 31,1 g.
Metal - Silver
Purity - Ag999
Quality - Proof (mirror surface, matte relief)
Packaging  - In the original box with a certificate of authenticity and a capsule
Diameter - 40,60 mm
Nominal - 1 dollar
Mintage - 5'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Tuvalu
Issue year - 2009