Medal - Eli Whitney Pioneer of Mass Production

Location United States
Year
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 16 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled (high relief)
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Reeded
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Notice
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Obverse description Frontal view of Eli Whitney, with left arm and hand propped on lower part of the medal. Behind the right shoulder is an image that depicts an open book within a shield, symbolizing education.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ELI WHITNEY 1765 - 1825
Reverse description Depiction of two figures, presumably Whitney and a workman, standing at a work table, reviewing blueprints with the proclamation of his legacy along the upper edge of the circle
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PIONEER OF MASS MANUFACTURING
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3960579270
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