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Medal - History of the American Revolution Lee Demands Freedom for Colonies

Location United States
Year 1970
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description High-relief depiction of Richard Henry Lee in 18th-century attire, shown from the waist up with both arms raised in an oratorical gesture, set against a background suggesting a legislative chamber interior. The legend in three lines occupies the lower field, with the date below.
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Obverse lettering PN LEE DEMANDS FREEDOM FOR COLONIES 1776
Reverse description The upper field features a gilt relief device depicting a military drum flanked by crossed muskets, a sword, and a furled flag, all rendered in high relief against a polished dark field. Below, a multi-line inscriptional text in the field describes the historical event, with the Franklin Mint mintmark at the base.
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