Medal - History of the American Revolution Congress Flees as British Take Philadelphia
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.4 g |
| Diameter | 31.85 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#ARS-30 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Vm CONGRESS FLEES AS BRITISH TAKE PHILADELPHIA 1777 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SEPTEMBER 26, 1777 Howe`s troops defeat Americans at Brandywine Creek, then capture Philadelphia. But Congress escapes and establishes a new capital at New York, Pennsylvania. FM |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 4342106990 |
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