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Medal - Burning of the Gaspee
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The central field depicts the British revenue schooner Gaspee engulfed in flames, her masts and rigging shown in detailed relief against a dark background. A longboat with crew members is shown in the foreground rowing away from the burning vessel. The curved legend along the upper rim reads 'BURNING OF THE GASPEE · JUNE 9, 1772', with the engraver's initials 'ES' in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse lettering | RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY. SHAWOMET. 1642 AQUIDNECK. 1638 MOOSHASUCK. 1636 FM 1822 |
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