Medal - Fallen Heroes of September 11th The Pentagon Medal

€146,862.00
LocationUnited States
Year2011
TypeToken
CompositionBronze
Weight26.08 g
Diameter38.1 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
Period
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Obverse descriptionThe obverse depicts the rebuilt facade of the Pentagon where Flight 77 crashed. The angle of view is the angle of the flight path. A single candle and a small bouquet of flowers and greens signify a sacred memorial at the site. The American flag flies overhead in a united and patriotic embrace.
Obverse letteringACT OF CONGRESS 2011
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe reverse features 184 stars on a raised border around the edge of the design, one star for each of the victims of the tragedy. The design also features a bald eagle standing sentinel and clasping branches of laurel signifying an eternal honoring of those who perished in the tragedies.
Reverse letteringWE HONOR THOSE ON FLIGHT 77 AND THOSE IN THE PENTAGON WHO PERISHED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICE AS WE UNITE IN MEMORY.
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
Mintage2011  - -
Catalog ID3899164370
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