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Medal - History of the United States Yellowstone National Park Established
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a scenic relief of early explorers on horseback and on foot observing a geyser erupting in the background, representing the discovery and establishment of Yellowstone National Park. The circumferential legend reads 'YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED' above, flanked by two stars, with 'MARCH 1, 1872' along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED MARCH 1, 1872 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a dark recessed field framed by an ornamental rope-and-knot border, with the year '1872' displayed in a decorative cartouche at the top. The central field bears multiple lines of incuse text recording four key historical events of that year, with a small Franklin Mint mark at the bottom. |
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