Coin Identifier
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá / Saint Junipero Serra Commemorative Token — obverse
Obverse
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá / Saint Junipero Serra Commemorative Token — reverse
Reverse
None (Exonumia / Commemorative Medal)

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá / Saint Junipero Serra Commemorative Token

United States · Unknown (Modern commemorative, likely late 20th century)

A commemorative souvenir token featuring the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá on one side and Saint Junipero Serra on the other.

Country
United States
Year
Unknown (Modern commemorative, likely late 20th century)
Denomination
None (Exonumia / Commemorative Medal)
Metal
Base metal alloy (likely zinc or nickel-plated brass/copper)
Grade
About Uncirculated to Mint State (minor handling marks)

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Overview

A commemorative souvenir token featuring the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá on one side and Saint Junipero Serra on the other.

Historical significance

Honors Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769 as the first of the Spanish missions in Alta California, and Saint Junipero Serra, the founder of the California mission chain.

Obverse (front)

Depicts a bust of Saint Junipero Serra with the legend 'Saint Junipero Serra' and the dates '1713 - 1784'.

Reverse (back)

Depicts the facade of the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá with the legend 'Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá' and the date '1769'.

Estimated value

$1 - $5

What drives this coin's value

Collector demand is strictly localized or thematic, primarily driven by mission history enthusiasts.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (minor handling marks)

Mintage & rarity

Common souvenir token

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Mass-produced souvenir item; counterfeiting is virtually non-existent.

Notable varieties & errors

None known

Similar coins

Various California mission tokens and religious medallions.

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment in a cardboard coin flip or protective plastic capsule to prevent surface oxidation.