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Medal - History of the United States Hamilton and Burr Feud Ends in Duel
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a dramatic high-relief scenic composition depicting the aftermath of the Hamilton-Burr duel: in the foreground, a fallen figure (Alexander Hamilton) is supported by an attendant, with a discharged pistol lying on the ground nearby, while a standing figure (Aaron Burr) is shown in the background amid trees. The surrounding border legend reads HAMILTON AND BURR FEUD ENDS IN DUEL, flanked by star devices, with JULY 11, 1804 at the base. The engraver's name CORNELL appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | HAMILTON AND BURR FEUD ENDS IN DUEL CORNELL JULY 11, 1804 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a polished dark field enclosed within an ornate oval cartouche with decorative corner elements. At the top, the date 1804 appears within a raised decorative frame. The central field contains multiple lines of incuse text listing key historical events of that year. The Franklin Mint mintmark appears at the bottom of the inner field. |
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