Brand: United States Coast Guard Academy
Item: Original USCG Academy challenge coin / medallion commemorating Swab Summer Sea Trials training.
Obverse design: Blue and white enamel academy seal with gold-tone rope border, spread-wing eagle, crossed tridents, and fouled anchor over a shield with an open book dated 1876.
Obverse text: UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY around the edge and SCIENTIAE CEDIT MARE along the lower banner.
Reverse design: Antique gold-tone finish with central Roman numeral MMXVII over a detailed winged emblem featuring helicopter, ship, clenched fist, and U.S. flag elements above a double-anchor motif.
Reverse text: SWAB SUMMER at the top, SEA TRIALS at the bottom, 2016 and 2018 along the sides, and Latin mottos AM PLECTARE MARE and CONTEMNE PROCELLAS flanking the central emblem.
Materials/Color: Solid gold-tone base metal coin with blue, white, and gold enamel on the obverse and plain matte metal reverse.
Theme/Use: Modern U.S. Coast Guard Academy militaria collectible suitable for display, military coin collections, or as a gift for cadets, alumni, and families.
Included: Single challenge coin only as pictured; no stand, presentation box, or paperwork.
Condition: Pre-owned US Coast Guard Academy challenge coin with light surface wear and small scratches on both sides. Front enamel is bright and intact with no chips or missing areas. Reverse shows a few tiny scuffs and rubs from handling. Includes coin only; no display box or paperwork.
