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Medal - 10th Anniversary of the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1978 |
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| Weight | 20.4 g |
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| Obverse description | Front-facing bust of Martin Luther King Jr. in high relief at center, wearing a suit and tie. The surrounding field features a lightly engraved scenic background. The circular legend around the rim reads 'ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.' with the dates '1968-1978' and '10TH ANNIVERSARY' inscribed along the lower portion. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Detailed relief scene depicting Martin Luther King Jr. at a podium with his right arm raised, addressing a large crowd, referencing his 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington in 1963. The Washington Monument is visible in the background to the left, with an eagle in flight to the upper right, and a densely rendered crowd of figures filling the lower field. |
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