1992 1 Oz Continental Coin University of Tennessee Volunteers Round PF

The University of Tennessee commissioned Continental Coin to produce this round in 1992. The rounds were probably minted in conjunction with the sports program and were sold through the University. The mintage is unknown, but the rounds are rare.

Obverse: The obverse depicts the official Seal of the University of Tennessee. The seal features images of an open book, a globe, a sextant, a gear, and laurels. The words “AGRICULTURE” and “COMMERCE”, and images of a plow and riverboat, are elements on the seal. The date, "1794", is the year the university was established in Knoxville. The weight of "ONE TROY OUNCE" arches across the top, while the composition of "999 FINE SILVER" is inscribed below. Continental Coin's overlapping "CC" mint mark is micro-inscribed at the lower left. 

Reverse: The reverse features the interlocking letters "UT", one of the logos in use by the University of Tennessee. The name "UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE" arches across the top, while the school's nickname "VOLUNTEERS" is inscribed at the bottom. The date of "1992" is located above the nickname.