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American Revolution Bicentennial - Jefferson

Location United States
Year 1976
Type Token
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Obverse description Left-facing bust of Thomas Jefferson in high relief occupies the central field, with the legend AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL arcing around the upper periphery and the date 1976 at lower left. The subject's name THOMAS JEFFERSON appears along the lower legend, flanked by two small floral ornaments, and a small designer's monogram is visible below the bust.
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Reverse description The central device depicts a hand holding a quill pen and writing upon a partially unfurled scroll representing the Declaration of Independence, with Independence Hall rendered in detailed relief in the background. The legend DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE arcs around the periphery, with the phrase LIFE LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS inscribed in the field at upper left, and the date JULY 4, 1776 along the lower legend.
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Reverse lettering DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE LIFE LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS IN CONGRESS JULY 4, 1776
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