Bahamas 10 dollars Columbus Queen Isabella San Salvador Ship silver coin 1987

The 1987 Bahamas 10 Dollars silver proof coin inaugurates the Columbus commemorative series, marking the historic voyage that changed world history. The obverse features a powerful scene: Queen Isabella of Castile is depicted standing on the deck, extending her hand in blessing and support to Christopher Columbus, who kneels before her. Behind them rise the masts of Spanish ships with prominent crosses on their sails, symbolizing the fleet that would set out across the Atlantic. Around the rim are the inscriptions “TEN DOLLARS – SAN SALVADOR” at the top and “QUEEN ISABELLA AND COLUMBUS – 1987” at the bottom. The reverse presents the crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right and adorned with a pearl necklace, with the legend “COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS – ELIZABETH II” around. Struck in proof silver, the coin shines with frosted reliefs and mirrored fields, offering deep cameo contrast. A historically important commemorative issue, it connects the origins of Columbus’ voyage with the Bahamas as his first landfall, making it an essential collector’s item.

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