1 oz Silver - Icons of Route 66 Shield (Oklahoma Round Barn)

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The famous American highway Route 66, established on November 11, 1926, spans a distance of 2,448 miles. Along this historic route lies a remarkable architectural wonder in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Constructed in 1898, the Round Barn stands as the sole circular barn constructed along the entire length of the highway, and it remains one of the rare surviving structures of its kind in the nation. This rich piece of roadside history is celebrated on a uniquely shaped silver shield. Serving as the fourth installment in the eight-part Icons of Route 66 Series, this piece is struck from one troy ounce of 0.999 fine silver. The front of the shield displays a detailed depiction of the historic Arcadia landmark, accompanied by the inscriptions "Oklahoma" and "Round Barn" to mark its geographic significance. The back of the shield features the classic highway shield motif, displaying the famous "Route 66" designation. It also bears the inscriptions indicating its weight and purity of "1 Troy Ounce 0.999 Fine Silver" alongside the "SMI" mark of Sunshine Minting. The distinctive shield contour makes this piece stand out as a fascinating tribute to American highway history.