Released as part of a new coin series honoring the branches of the United States Armed Forces -- this special 2023 1oz silver medal honors the iconic Marine Corps
The U.S. Marine Corps was founded on November 10th, 1775 when two battalions of ‘Continental Marines’ were formed to serve as a landing force and auxiliary unit to assist the Continental Navy on Sea and Land.
The obverse design of this special silver medal features a stunning and detailed rendition of three Marines with M4 rifles moving ashore just after an amphibious landing. In the foreground, one of the Marines lies hidden in the grass, providing cover for the other two about to crest the hill, while a U.S. warship is seen in the distance.
The reverse of this silver piece features the familiar Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem encircled by a rope border. Their core values, "HONOR," "COURAGE,” and "COMMITMENT," and the Marine Corps motto "SEMPER FIDELIS" ("always faithful") are inscribed around the outer border.
