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Medal - History of the United States Construction Begins on the Erie Canal
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
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| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-42 |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a plain polished field enclosed by an oval decorative border with rope-twist ornaments at the cardinal points. The year '1817' appears in a cartouche at the top, and the field below is filled with an engraved chronological text listing four key events of 1817. The Franklin Mint engraver's mark appears at the bottom of the field. |
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| Reverse lettering | 1817 MAR. 4 - "Era of Good Feelings" begins with Inauguration of James Monroe as President; APR. 28-29 - Rush-Bagot Agreement limits size of British and American naval forces on the Great Lakes; JULY 4 - Ground broken for the Erie Canal; NOV. - First Semi-nole Indian War begins on Florida border. FM |
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