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50 Cents - Oldest American City In The West Astoria, Oregon
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1961 |
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| Composition | Aluminum |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central device depicting Fort Astoria, showing a log blockhouse with an American flag raised on a tall flagpole, cannon in the foreground, and a sailing ship in the background on the river. The legend around the periphery reads 'OLDEST AMERICAN CITY IN THE WEST' with 'ASTORIA, OREGON' along the lower rim, and 'FORT ASTORIA 1811' inscribed in the field to the right of the flagpole. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ASTORIA OREGON SOUVENIR COIN 50¢ FACE VALUE REDEEMABLE THROUGH SEPT. 30, 1961 1811 SESQUICENTENNIAL 1961 |
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