Illinois Sesquicentennial

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1968
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight25.34 g
Diameter38.89 mm
Thickness2.86 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#SPI-32
Obverse descriptionState outline with images superimposed; jet aeroplane and oxen-drawn wagon
Obverse letteringILLINOIS SESQUICENTENNIAL 1818 1968 GR 150 YEARS OF PROGRESS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionIllinois State Seal; eagle on rock with ribbon and branch and shield, rising sun behind
Reverse letteringSEAL OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS * AUG. 26th 1818 * STATE SOVEREIGNTY NATIONAL UNION
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1968 FM - - 50 001
1968 FM - Prooflike - 650
Catalog ID9299527740
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