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Illinois state medallion
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
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| Thickness | 2.95 mm |
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| Obverse description | Relief depiction of the Kaskaskia State Capitol building, a two-storey structure, centered in the field. The dates 1818-1820 and the legend KASKASKIA STATE CAPITOL appear below the building in the lower field. A circular legend around the periphery reads OFFICIAL 1973 ILLINOIS MEDALLION above and UNITED STATES BICENTENNIAL 1776-1976 below, with the mint mark LM visible at the base of the field. |
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| Reverse description | Forward-facing portrait bust of Chief Iliniwek with long braided hair filling the central field. To his left is a circular medallion bearing a fleur-de-lis and map motif, and to his right a circular motif resembling a wagon wheel or sun symbol; a smaller wheel-like ornament appears at his chest. The legend ILLINOIS arcs above and ILINIWEK below, each flanked by raised dots. |
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| Reverse lettering | ·ILLINOIS· ·ILINIWEK· |
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