US Mint Bicentennial Commemorative .925 Silver Medal

​The 1974 American Revolution Bicentennial John Adams Commemorative Silver Proof Medal was issued by the United States Mint to honor the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution and the contributions of John Adams, a key figure in America’s fight for independence.​

Key Features:

• Material: Sterling Silver (.925 fine)

• Weight: Approximately 31.10 grams (1 troy ounce)​

• Diameter: 38.1 mm​

• Edge: Plain​

Design Details:

• Obverse: Features a left-facing bust of John Adams, encircled by the inscriptions “AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL” and “1974 JOHN ADAMS,” along with the official Bicentennial star emblem.​

• Reverse: Depicts a colonial figure superimposed on a relief map of the Eastern United States, symbolizing the First Continental Congress. The inscriptions read “FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS” and “FOR THE RECOVERY OF OUR JUST RIGHTS.”​

Mintage Quantity:

The United States Mint produced 150,428 of these silver medals. ​

Packaging:

Each medal was originally issued in a protective plastic capsule and presented in a black clamshell case, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.​

Collector’s Note:

This medal serves as a tangible tribute to John Adams’s pivotal role in American history and is a valued addition for collectors focusing on U.S. commemorative medals and Revolutionary War memorabilia.