Medal - Illinois Sesquicentennial

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1968
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.925) clad nickel silver
Weight
Diameter38.8 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded with Inscription Script: Latin Lettering: 68 FM P
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#SPI-32
Obverse descriptionState outline with images superimposed; jet aeroplane and oxen-drawn wagon
Obverse letteringILLINOIS SESQUICENTENNIAL 1818 1968 GR 150 YEARS OF PROGRESS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionIllinois State Seal; eagle on rock with ribbon and branch and shield, rising sun behind
Reverse letteringSEAL OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS * AUG. 26th 1818 * STATE SOVEREIGNTY NATIONAL UNION FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1968 FM - Proof - 610
Catalog ID9082759310
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