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Medal - History of the American Revolution Congress Issues Declaration of Rights
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970 (1970-1976) |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | Three Colonial-era figures in period dress are depicted in high relief examining a document, with the facade of Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia visible in the background. The engraver's initials 'RB' appear in the lower central field. The legend 'CONGRESS ISSUES DECLARATION OF RIGHTS' and the date '1774' are inscribed in the lower portion of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The upper portion of the reverse features a relief depiction of a military drum flanked by crossed muskets and a furled flag, symbolizing the Revolutionary War era. The lower field bears a multi-line commemorative inscription describing the assembly of the Continental Congress on September 5, 1774, with the Franklin Mint mark 'FM' at the base. |
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