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Chase Commemorative Society - The Wright Brothers
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1968 |
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| Edge | Reeded with inscription |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts in high relief the Wright Brothers' Flyer biplane in three-quarter view against a dark field, rendered with fine structural detail including the wing ribbing and forward elevator. The legend 'THE WRIGHT BROTHERS' arcs along the upper border and 'KITTY HAWK' along the lower, with the date '1903' inscribed in the lower field below the aircraft. A serrated inner border frames the design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features three aircraft arranged in a tripartite composition divided by lines radiating from a central point: a rocket at top, a helicopter at lower left, and a commercial jet airliner at lower right, representing the evolution of flight. The legend 'FASTER • FARTHER • HIGHER' arcs along the upper border, with 'COMMERCE • NATIONAL DEFENSE • RECREATION' around the lower border. The designer's initials 'L.K.' and the series mark 'CCS 68' appear in the lower field. A serrated inner border frames the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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