Medal - Declaration of Independence District of Columbia, Washington

Location United States
Year
Type Souvenir medallion
Composition
Weight 29.4 g
Diameter 40.1 mm
Thickness 3.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin, Latin (cursive)
Obverse lettering IN CONGRESS. July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the course of human evt the separate and equal station to which t which impel them to the separation. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Reverse description Eagle facing left with wings spread behind a shield, clutching an olive branch and arrows. Open scroll containing Latin phrase above eagle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES LITTERA SCRIPTA MANET 1934
(Translation: The written word remains)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8577613150
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