2003-P $1 First Flight Silver Commem - BU

Celebrating the centennial of powered flight, the 2003-P First Flight Silver Commemorative honors Orville and Wilbur Wright's revolutionary achievement at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) version delivers sharp detail and clean surfaces, ideal for collectors of modern U.S. commemoratives and aviation history.

Historical Insight:

On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers achieved the world's first controlled, powered flight; forever altering the course of history. This commemorative coin honors 100 years of flight innovation and pays tribute to the spirit of determination, discovery, and technological progress that defines the American experience.

Collector Note:

With a significantly lower mintage than the Proof version, the BU issue is considered the scarcer of the two. Its sharp details, meaningful theme, and official U.S. Mint presentation make it a standout for collectors of aviation memorabilia and modern commemoratives alike.

Highlights:

• Denomination: $1 USD (Legal Tender)
• Year: 2003
• Mint: Philadelphia ("P" mintmark)
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Obverse: Features portraits of Orville and Wilbur Wright with the Wright Flyer in the background. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "1903," "2003," and "WRIGHT BROTHERS."
• Reverse: Depicts the Wright Flyer airborne over the dunes of Kill Devil Hills. The inscriptions read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "ONE DOLLAR."