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1 Fare - Long Island Rail Road New York
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1961 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The Unisphere globe structure, the iconic symbol of the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair, is depicted in high relief at center, shown with its characteristic orbital rings and continental landmasses on a gridded sphere mounted on a pedestal base. The circular legend around the upper periphery reads '1961 NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION', with copyright and registered trademark symbols flanking the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | 1961 NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION |
| Reverse description | A caricature figure of a running commuter in relief occupies the center field, depicted in motion carrying a briefcase and umbrella. The curved legend 'ONE FARE' arcs across the top, 'THE LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD' wraps around the lower periphery, and the incuse script legend 'The Route of the DASHING COMMUTER' appears within the central field. |
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