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The Lost States of America coin series from the Cook Islands provides a unique collector opportunity. Whether you’re looking for any type of item relevant to American history or you love coins with a good story to tell, the 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Deseret Silver Coin may be a great option for your display shelf.
The obverse of this 2020 Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Deseret Silver Coin contains a portrait of Brigham Young. The lost state of Deseret is directly tied to the Mormon leader, who first applied for territory status for the area that was Deseret. That area was fairly large and covered parts of present-day Utah, Nevada, and other states. When Young learned that California and New Mexico were applying for statehood, he applied for statehood for Deseret too. The provisional state was in place from 1849 to 1850. Eventually, the state of Utah was formed, and Young became Utah’s first governor.
The reverse of the coin presents a unique design that includes the image of a traditional Cook Islands silver dollar embedded on the larger coin. That image has the requisite effigy of Elizabeth II — it’s the one created by Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998. Above that, there’s a gorgeous and detailed image of bees working in a hive. The word Deseret is believed to mean honeybee in a language that was spoken by a group the Mormons think were exiled to the area that is now the United States during the events related to the Tower of Babel. Both sides of the 2020 Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Deseret Silver Coin were designed by Joel Iskowitz.
This 1 oz silver coin ships in a protective plastic capsule for peace of mind. You can also use the capsule to store or display the coin to keep it in lovely condition.
Ready to add the second coin in this series to your collection? Buy it at JM Bullion today. Order online, or reach out to our staff by calling 1-800-276-6508, sending an email or using the chat tool at the bottom of your screen.
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The Lost States of America coin series from the Cook Islands provides a unique collector opportunity. Whether you’re looking for any type of item relevant to American history or you love coins with a good story to tell, the 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Deseret Silver Coin may be a great option for your display shelf.
The obverse of this 2020 Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Deseret Silver Coin contains a portrait of Brigham Young. The lost state of Deseret is directly tied to the Mormon leader, who first applied for territory status for the area that was Deseret. That area was fairly large and covered parts of present-day Utah, Nevada, and other states. When Young learned that California and New Mexico were applying for statehood, he applied for statehood for Deseret too. The provisional state was in place from 1849 to 1850. Eventually, the state of Utah was formed, and Young became Utah’s first governor.
The reverse of the coin presents a unique design that includes the image of a traditional Cook Islands silver dollar embedded on the larger coin. That image has the requisite effigy of Elizabeth II — it’s the one created by Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998. Above that, there’s a gorgeous and detailed image of bees working in a hive. The word Deseret is believed to mean honeybee in a language that was spoken by a group the Mormons think were exiled to the area that is now the United States during the events related to the Tower of Babel. Both sides of the 2020 Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Deseret Silver Coin were designed by Joel Iskowitz.
This 1 oz silver coin ships in a protective plastic capsule for peace of mind. You can also use the capsule to store or display the coin to keep it in lovely condition.
Ready to add the second coin in this series to your collection? Buy it at JM Bullion today. Order online, or reach out to our staff by calling 1-800-276-6508, sending an email or using the chat tool at the bottom of your screen.
