1992 Fleet of Columbus Proof Piedfort Gold/Silver 4-Round Set (w/Box & COA)

1992 Fleet of Columbus Proof Piedfort Gold/Silver 4-Round Set (w/Box & COA)

Please note the box displays imperfections. Also, the rounds display toning.

Celebrate one of the most defining voyages in world history with the 1992 Fleet of Columbus Proof Piedfort Gold/Silver 4-Round Set (w/Box & COA). Struck to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s 1492 expedition, this limited-edition set captures the courage, craftsmanship, and discovery that forever changed the course of history.

This stunning four-round proof set pays tribute to Columbus’s legendary fleet — the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria — which departed from Palos, Spain on August 3, 1492, and crossed the vast Atlantic Ocean to reach the shores of the “New World.” The set also honors the enduring legacy of exploration and the dawning of a new era of global discovery.

Each round depicts moments and symbols from this extraordinary voyage, celebrating the bravery of those early explorers and their pivotal role in shaping modern history.

Round Set Features:

• The set includes four rounds
• Gold round is made of .585 fine gold, and the silver rounds of .999 fine silver
• All rounds feature a proof finish
• Comes in an elegant presentation box with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Silver Rounds: The obverse showcases one of Columbus’s legendary ships, each named and titled with unique inscriptions celebrating their role in the voyage: “PINTA – SWIFT AS THE WIND”, “NIÑA – CARAVEL OF DISCOVERY”, “SANTA MARIA – FLAGSHIP OF THE INDIES”. Each ship sails boldly over stylized ocean waves, framed by decorative stars and inscriptions along the rim — a tribute to the spirit of maritime exploration. The reverse features a finely detailed portrait of Christopher Columbus, depicted in period attire as the “Admiral of the Ocean Sea.” He faces forward while holding a navigational instrument, symbolizing exploration and discovery. Behind him, one of his famed ships sails across the Atlantic, representing his historic 1492 voyage.
• Gold Round: The obverse showcases Columbus’s legendary ships. The reverse features a finely detailed portrait of Christopher Columbus.

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The 1992 Fleet of Columbus Proof Piedfort Gold/Silver 4-Round Set (w/Box & COA) beautifully honors the courage of explorers who charted the unknown and reshaped the world. With its proof-quality artistry, dual-metal composition, and limited production, this set stands as a shining tribute to both human determination and fine minting.

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