2003-W $10 First Flight MS69 认证号26318054, PCGS号21003

Jaime Hernandez

In 2003 the U.S. Mint struck six different coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Orville and Wilbur Wright's first manned powered flight. They flew a powered airplane for the first time in December 17, 2003.

Obverse: The obverse depicts the two Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur. The coin has the inscriptions, Liberty, In God We Trust, Orville & Wilbur Wright, First Flight Centennial" and the years "1909 and 2003."

Reverse: The reverse of the coins shows the 1903 Flyer airplane. Above it is an eagle flying over the plane. It has the inscriptions, United States of America, E Pluribus Unum, Ten Dollars and the W mintmark.

Issue Date: August 1, 2003

Pre-Issue Price: $340.00

Regular Issue Price: $365.00

End of Sales: July 31, 2004

Maximum Authorized Mintage: 100,000

Weight: 16.7180 grams

Composition: 90% Gold; 10% Alloy

Diameter: 27 mm 

The six different First Flight Commemorative coins struck in 2003 are as follows:

50c First Flight Half Dollar (Uncirculated)

50c First Flight Half Dollar (Proof)

$1 First Flight Dollar (Uncirculated)

$1 First Flight Dollar (Proof)

$10 First Flight Gold (Uncirculated)

$10 First Flight Gold (Proof)