Medal - California Bicentennial

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1969
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionCopper
Weight14 g
Diameter32 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
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Obverse descriptionA scene of the Portola Expedition
Obverse letteringCALIFORNIA BICENTENNIAL PORTOLA EXPEDITION 1769 1969 LA FIESTA DE LAS ROSAS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA map of California depicting San Jose as the first State Capital
Reverse letteringSAN JOSE FIRST STATE CAPITAL THIS COIN CONTAINS COPPER LEFT BY EARLY SPANISH EXPEDITION, FOUND ON OLD MISSION GROUNDS, SANTA CLARA. SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Reverse scriptLatin
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Mintage1969  - -
Catalog ID2853215060
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