Medal - 200th Anniversary of the Burning of the Gaspee

Location United States
Year 1972
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.37 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded (248 reeds)
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Burning ship left with boats rescuing the crew.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BURNING OF THE GASPEE . JUNE 9, 1772
Reverse description Anchor in triangle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 1822 SHAWOMET. / 1642 AQUIDNECK. / 1638 MOOSHASUCK. / 1636 FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1268069750
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