And I just confirmed it to myself yet again.

Well folks, a while back I purchased the 2011-P 9/11 Memorial Medal because A. I love the design and the underlying theme, and B. the price was right. As soon as i received the Philadelphia mint example, I knew I had to have the West Point example as well. Oddly enough, although the West Point issues have a higher mintage, they also remain slightly more expensive on the secondary market. I guess this is due to the mystique of the "Fort Knox" of Silver or maybe because of the "Long Grey Line" that MacArthur so eloquently referenced in his farewell speech.

In any event, I finally received my W mint beauty today. It is a PCGS example that I purchased for 60 bucks and free shipping. I am very happy with the price and I am very happy to add this gorgeous piece of numismatic artwork to the Hana J collection. A little obsession has gone a long way.

Long Live America, the Home of the Brave and the Land of the Free.

Malcolm

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