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Medal - California Bicentennial
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a large high-relief depiction of a California grizzly bear facing left, occupying the central field, flanked by a stylized fern frond on the left and a branch on the right. The legend 'CALIFORNIA BICENTENNIAL' arcs along the upper border, while the dates '1769 - 1969' appear in the lower exergue. The maker's marks 'M.A.CO' and 'Van Sant' are inscribed in small lettering beneath the bear. |
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| Reverse lettering | CALIFORNIA BICENTENNIAL M.A.CO 1969 Van Sant 1769 - 1969 |
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