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Medal - History of the American Revolution James Otis Attacks Taxation without Representation
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a high-relief scene of James Otis standing and gesturing with his right arm raised before the Boston Superior Court, surrounded by seated wigged judges and a ornate judicial bench in the background. The lower field carries a three-line legend, with the date 1761 below. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a relief device of a colonial drum flanked by crossed muskets and a quill pen against a dark field. Below, a multi-line inscription in mixed capital and lowercase lettering fills the field, with the date FEBRUARY 24, 1761 prominently at the top of the text block. |
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| Reverse lettering | FEBRUARY 24, 1761 James Otis, arguing to prevent issue of Writs of Assistance, tells Boston Superior Court that any taxation without due representation is "tyranny." |
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