JFK Assassination Medal

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1963
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight26 g
Diameter38.6 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with Inscription
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
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Obverse descriptionA bust of John Fitzgerald Kennedy facing forward
Obverse lettering*JOHN* FITZGERALD KENNEDY 1917-1963
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAn image of Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby
Reverse letteringHISTORY IS NOT ALWAYS TRUTH THEREFORE BE GUIDED BY THAT WHICH YOU BELIEVE FOR OUR FAITH IS UNFAILING. LEE HARVEY OSWALD JACK RUBY NOV 22,1963-Pres.Kennedy shot in Dallas at 12:31 P.M. Dies in Parkland Hospital at 1 P.M. Lee Harvey Oswald arrested 90 min. later. Police say, Oswald killed J.D. Tippit, a policeman. Oswald charged with both slay- ings. Nov 24-Jack Ruby shoots Oswald at 11:21 A.M. in City Hall. Oswald dies at 1:07 P.M. Feb.27.1964. Ruby trial begins before Judge Joe B. Brown. March 14-After 2 hours 19 min jury returns death sentence verdict. Dallas, Texas VM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1963  - -
Catalog ID8322025140
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