Medal - U.S. Marine Corps Bicentennial

€270,560.00
LocationUnited States
Year
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze (90% copper, 10% zinc)
Weight
Diameter76.2 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
NoticeSherl Joseph Winter
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionMarines of the landing at New Providence occupying Fort Montagu. Emblem of the corps are superimposed on the scene. Inscription surrounding obverse.
Obverse letteringBIRTH OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS SEMPER FIDELIS 10 NOVEMBER 1775
(Translation: Always faithful)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFive Marines with weapons facing right on hill
Reverse letteringUNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BICENTENNIAL 1975 HR
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMint United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID9430891360
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