Medal - U.S. Centennial

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1876
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight102.1 g
Diameter57.6 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeWilliam Barber
Reference(s) Julian#CM-11c , Swoger#3Id
Obverse descriptionLiberty placing wreaths on the heads of figures representing Industry and Art. Industry is one female on the left, Art is two females on the left. Date underneath, and text around border.
Obverse letteringIN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 1874 1876
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionLiberty kneeling with an unsheathed sword, other arm raised toward a sun made of stars thing. Lettering around outside.
Reverse letteringTHESE UNITED COLONIES ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES. 1776
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1876  - - 7 000
Catalog ID5831005360
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