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The Treaty of Peace between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Spain, commonly known as the Treaty of Paris of 1898, was signed by Spain and the United States on December 10, 1898, that ended the Spanish–American War.
The Bicentennial of the Constitution Coins and Medals Act (Pub. L. Tooltip Public Law (United States) 99–582) authorized the production of two coins, a silver dollar and a gold half eagle, to commemorate the bicentennial of the signing of the US Constitution. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes.
The designer was Patricia Lewis Verani for PCGS #9624. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin.
December 10, 1898. Participants: Spain. United States. Key People: Jules Cambon. Treaty of Paris, (1898), treaty concluding the Spanish-American War. It was signed by representatives of Spain and the United States in Paris on Dec. 10, 1898.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 10, 2017 · Read about the silver and gold coin’s design, history, and specifications. Historical commemorative coin sales figures for the 1987 U.S. Constitution Bicentennial.
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The 1987 $1 Silver United States Constitution Commemorative Coin was issued to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing. Designed by Patricia Verani, this coin shows a quill pen and paper on the obverse, and American citizens on the reverse.
The treaty was drafted on November 30, 1782, [a] and signed at the Hôtel d'York at present-day 56 Rue Jacob in Paris on September 3, 1783, by Adams, Franklin, Jay, and Hartley. [6] In September 1782, French Foreign Minister Vergennes proposed a solution to deadlocked negotiations between the United States and the British, which was rejected by ...
