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Kentucky Medallion

Location United States
Year
Type Souvenir medallion
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Obverse description The obverse features a text-only design in raised relief, with the legend KENTUCKY MEDALLION arched along the upper rim. The field is filled with nine lines listing the state's official symbols and facts, including bird, flower, fish, state motto, and capital. Along the lower rim, the state motto UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL is inscribed, with a small copyright symbol in the lower field.
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Reverse description The reverse depicts two Cardinals perched on leafy branches in high relief, surrounded by a beaded border along the rim. The larger bird is positioned on the left on a horizontal branch, while the smaller bird perches on a branch to the lower right, both rendered in fine naturalistic detail filling the entire field.
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