A map of the State of Maine superimposed by a welcome sign. The words MAINE 1970 appear at the top of the medal and the word SESQUICENTENNIAL is at the bottom.
Obverse lettering
MAINE 1970
SESQUICENTENNIAL
FORT KENT
CARIBOU
QUEBEC
PRESQUE ISLE
MR. KATAHDIN
NEW BRUNSWICK
HOULTON
MOOSEHEAD
LAKE MILLINOCKET
LINCOLN
OLD TOWN
BANGOR
BREWER
CALAIS
GOOSE POND
WATERVILLE
LUBEC
ELLSWORTH
MACHIAS
AUGUSTA BELFAST
AUBURN CAMDEN
LEWISTON ROCKLAND
BRUNSWICK
BAR HARBOR
PORTLAND
WELCOME
TO MAINE ...
ENJOY OUR
CLEAN AIR AND
CLEAR WATERS
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
A wreath of pinecones encircles birds amongst lettering.
Reverse lettering
GOD
PAINTS A NEW
PICTURE EACH
DAWN IN THIS
BEAUTIFUL
LAND OF FOUR
SEASONS
