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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | THE ELECTRIC LIGHT COMES OF AGE · OCTOBER 21, 1879 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a plain polished field enclosed by an oval decorative rope-and-ribbon border with corner flourishes. At the top, the year 1879 appears within an ornamental cartouche. The central field is entirely occupied by engraved text listing key historical events of the year 1879, concluding with the Franklin Mint mintmark at the bottom. |
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