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Medal - History of the United States Bicycle Craze Grows in America
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed high-relief scene depicting multiple cyclists riding penny-farthing and safety bicycles through a festive street setting, with spectators cheering, bunting flags strung overhead, a Victorian house in the background, and a dog running in the foreground. The legend BICYCLE CRAZE GROWS IN AMERICA arcs along the left and upper border, with the date 1892 at the base flanked by a ring of small stars. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1892 Bicycling grows rapidly in popularity after development of the "safety" bicycle; JULY 6 - NOV. 20 - Bitter strike over reduced wages by steelworkers at Homestead, Pa.; NOV. 8 - Grover Cleveland reelected President after interval of four years. |
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