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Medal - Andrew Smith Hallidie San Francisco, California
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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| Obverse description | Bearded bust of Andrew S. Hallidie facing left in high relief, occupying the central field. The circumferential legend reads his name at the top and the title 'FATHER OF THE CABLE CAR' at the bottom, with the dates 1836-1900 in the lower field beneath the effigy. |
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| Obverse lettering | ANDREW S. HALLIDIE 1836-1900 FATHER OF THE CABLE CAR |
| Reverse description | Central design depicts a San Francisco cable car in three-quarter view set against a cityscape with tall buildings on either side, sailboats on the bay, and Alcatraz Island visible in the background. The legend 'CABLE CAR' arcs along the upper rim, with 'SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA' and the centennial dates '1873 - CENTENNIAL - 1973' inscribed in the lower field and along the lower border. |
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