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Medal - History of the American Revolution War Begins with Skirmish at Lexington
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a dramatic battle scene in high relief showing armed soldiers engaged in the skirmish at Lexington; in the foreground a fallen figure lies on the ground while a standing soldier levels his musket toward a formation of troops in the background, with colonial buildings visible in the middle field. The lower portion of the field bears the incuse legend in three lines, with the date below. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a centrally placed still-life composition in relief depicting a military drum flanked by crossed muskets and a furled flag, rendered against a dark polished field. Below, a multi-line commemorative inscription in raised lettering occupies the lower two-thirds of the field, with the Franklin Mint mark at the base. |
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